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Aitutaki

Home to the world's most beautiful lagoon — One Foot Island, turquoise waters.

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Culture and history

One Foot Island has a post office that stamps your passport. Population under 2,000.

Nature and conservation

Lagoon reef health is critical. Limited accommodation keeps numbers low.

When to go

The best months are April to November.

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Where to stay on Aitutaki

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort is on Akitua, a small island at the edge of Aitutaki's lagoon reached by a short ferry from the main island....

$$$$ overwater adults only remote Mana A (AI estimate)

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a small resort of 29 bungalows and villas on the beach on Aitutaki's west coast, facing the outer reef and sunset....

$$$$ beachfront luxury snorkeling Mana B (AI estimate)

Tamanu Beach

Tamanu Beach is a boutique property of bungalows and a villa on Aitutaki's west coast, set on a sandy beach facing the lagoon and the sunset. It is...

$$$ beachfront Mana A (AI estimate)