Continent |
Oceania |
Country |
Cook Islands |
Next Big City |
Rarotonga, Avarua |
Next Town |
Muri |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Reefs, Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Clear, warm tropical lagoon. Only 200m x 200m wide really. Flat water that can get a little rough if the ocean swell makes it over the reef. Not very deep and can stand up in most places. Watch out for coral. If the wind is cross-onshore you can continue to kite around the reef for about 1/3 of the island (going South).
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees, Concrete |
Beach Users: |
None |
Tricky launch, very thin beach, 2-5 m in some places. Nice white sand. Need to stand in water for the safest launch. Coconut palms and buildings right up to waters edge. Not for a beginner.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
South Pacific tropical island. Tends to rain a lot in the hills but it's is always somewhere sunny on the island. No need for a wetsuit in winter but take a blanket for night-time. T-shirt and shorts in summer.
Wind
Best Months: |
July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Main Direction: |
E, ESE, SE |
Trade winds seem to be from July to September. Otherwise it gets sea breezes and occasional storms. I don't think it would be very reliable outside trade winds season.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus, Boat |
Access
|
Short walk |
This island is essentially round with only one road so you can't really miss it. Just get on a car/bus and drive straight ahead and eventually you will get there. Island is only 32 km around. Muri is on the East coast.
Extra information
Nightlife