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Aitutaki Activities , Cook Islands. Aitutaki Activities are mainly water based, Sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, whale and turtle watching, and just getting out and seeing all the Motu's ( little islands ) the lagoon is famous for. Of course there is land based activities, visiting the villages, shops and getting out and meeting the locals. |
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Visiting Aitutaki Lagoon, Cook Islands for your vacation is one of the best vacation destination decisions you may ever make. The Aitutaki lagoon is as idyllic a place as you will ever find; many poets and writers have spun thousands of lines describing its wonders and beauty. Matriki was built on the foundation that all people should be able to enjoy this splendor without the high costs associated with such remote travel. Aitutaki lagoon offers snorkeling, diving,
fishing, whale
watching, picnicking on
beautiful beaches,
sailing, kayaking, and much more. While
snorkeling, you can view a myriad of
colorful fish and see first-hand the
giant clams of Aitutaki and the South Pacific; these clams are now
protected in four separate reserves in the Aitutaki lagoon.
Bone
fishing is a thrill all its own - although we don't eat the fish they
are truly a rush to stalk and catch. Fishing
for pelagic species outside of the Aitutaki lagoon offers up
Yellow Fin Tuna
(Ahi), Dorado
(dolphin fish), Wahoo,
and array of jacks and snapper. Bring some of your catch back and perhaps
we will make you some sushi or special fish dishes. At Matriki we practice
fishing conservation - never kill what you can't eat in a few days, and
never kill billfish.
Dreaming of a Cook Islands vacation? Aitutaki will fill your days with sun, sand, and beaches. Aitutaki is Known as the Cook Islands vacation island and offers up spectacular beaches, and crystal clear turquoise waters. Matriki lets you enjoy this environment normally reserved for the more affluent travel by providing Aitutaki accommodations at budget prices. We are located on the same stretch of Aitutaki beach as the other more costly accommodations. See what our guests have to say about a Matriki Cook Islands vacation!
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Matriki offers a wide array of activities to make your Aitutaki, Cook Islands vacation special. Quick list of Aitutaki island and lagoon vacation activities.
Matriki Sea Adventures We'll take you on fabulous snorkeling, fishing, sight seeing adventures. Click here for complete details and pricing.
Sailing is a favorite activity of most visitors to Aitutaki, Matriki has a few boats for hire. A nice sailing hobie cat, and a hobie converted to power, (For experienced boaters only) Just check with your hosts on arrival or email ahead and book something. At Matriki we want your Cook Islands vacation to be something you will cherish for a lifetime. Sailing in Rarotonga - Matthias the owner of Matriki now lives in Rarotonga, if you would like to do some sailing in an authentic Vaka outrigger sailing canoe, give him a call and he can take you out on Muri lagoon. Rates: $35 first hour then $15 per hour for singles and $40 first hour and then $10 p/p for more than 1, max 4 people ( depends a bit on weight). Call Matthias: 27564
Snorkeling on Aitutaki lagoon is a must for your activities list. If you're like me and enjoy this sport the lagoon offers unlimited possibilities. The water is warm and crystal clear. Matriki has excellent snorkeling directly off our beach, in fact there are three coral reefs within a few hundred yards of Matriki. Learning to snorkel? You couldn't ask for a more perfect environment then at Matriki, the water is only 5ft deep and there is no current. The splendid array of fish will keep you checking your fish ID chart for days. Make sure you bring a good mask, snorkel and fins, although we do rent masks, snorkels and fins if you would like to keep your baggage to a minimum. A wet suit is not necessary but I like to wear a shorty wet suit for the added flotation. You may charter Matriki's 7 meter outrigger, holds up to six people plus guide/host and spend a day snorkeling all corners of the lagoon, and have a picnic lunch on a dreamy white sand beach. Click here to read about our snorkeling tours with Matriki Sea Adventures. Visit our in-depth snorkeling page for more on this great sport.
Scuba diving, both of your hosts are avid divers as well as certified Divemasters. Matriki is not set up for scuba activities but we can put you in the hands of safe and very qualified local dive operator (Bubbles below), In the Aitutaki lagoon there are caves, wrecks, coral formations and a myriad of fish species. Just let us know at time of booking that you would like to do some diving and Matriki will get it arranged for you. Visit our in-depth Scuba Diving page for more on this great sport.
Fishing, now you really hit my soft spot! Some people like to fly fish the lagoon for the fun and exciting Bone fish (Albula Vulpes), these baby's are a true anglers delight, screaming runs and long fights, others prefer the outside open water of Aitutaki Cook Islands for pelagics, such as Dorado (mahi mahi), Yellow fin tuna, Wahoo, and bill fish. Take one of our guided fishing trips and we'll probably make you a spectacular fish dinner, or even better some sushi! Note: We do not allow or promote any killing of the bill fish species! Click Here to read about our Fishing charters with Matriki Sea Adventures.
Humpback Whale watching in the Cook Islands is another must for the activities list, also just generally taking in all the beautiful creatures of the Aitutaki Lagoon and surrounding area, there is a good chance of seeing, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, and much more. Ask about tours at time of bookings or when you get here.
Picnic tours to the Motu's (little islands) on the Aitutaki Lagoon is a great way to just chill out and let the day unfold. Find a little beach all to yourselves kick back and throw your watch in the bottom of your bag. You may also choose to get a group together and hire the outrigger and be shown the best spots for these activities.
Rent a kayak and see the Lagoon at your own pace. Not familiar with kayaking? Your hosts are avid paddlers and happy to give you a personal lesson. Kayaking is so peaceful, it lets you get close to the animals and birds without disturbing them, not to mention its a good way to burn a few calories.
Renting a scooter or bike is fun and a great way to see Aitutaki, meet the locals and see the shops and other sites. We have scooters and bikes for rent on site at Matriki. You really should budget for a scooter rental as you will want to be able to zip here and there to get food stuffs and see Aitutaki the way the locals do.
While visiting Aitutaki you will want to see the quaint shops and bars, this is also a good way to meet some locals or other vacation mined people. Since Matriki does not offer restaurant service it is only a short walk to some fine eatery's.
Dining out...Aitutaki has several delightful options for dining out lagoon side. We list a few here for your consideration.
Note: This is a Rarotonga activity. A great way to spend that layover day!
1. Raemaru (the flat mountain) 2-3 hours.
There are several spots that require climbing on fixed ropes, so
reasonable fitness is required.
Matthias leaves the cross country hike up the Needle 415m to Pa the mountain man, who does the trek 3 time per week, but is happy to do private trips for that trek as well if you wish to go as a couple or small family group. Takes about 3 -4 hours.
Contact: Matthias on Rarotonga,
healthy@oyster.net.ck , call
27564 or cell
71237 Intl dial (682) first.
Massage, what Aitutaki island vacation would be complete without a massage! Aitutaki has some other resorts that employ masseuses that you can make arrangements with, if you happen to be having a stop over on Rarotonga then you are really in luck. As it happens Riki one of the owners of Matriki now lives on Rarotonga while her son attends school there, she has a massage business set up at her home. She does Swedish, Reiki and energy healing, but has really developed a touch of her own, clients often comment that it is the best they have ever experienced. You may contact her at Riki's massage on Rarotonga, local- 27564, if you want to book before you get to town 682-27564. or email, healthy@oyster.net.ck She can even pick you up at your hotel!
Important list of things to bring.
This list is for things that you should have, it does not include regular everyday stuff.
1. Sun screen, a water proof type would be good for snorkeling. 2. One good wind breaker, does not need to be insulated. 3. One pair long pants, light as possible, (wind breaker style). 4. Personal flashlight, with spare batteries, and wrist tether, (waterproof is best). 5. Waterproof watch and or alarm clock. 6. 1-3 pairs shorts (preferably synthetic = fast drying). 7. 1-2 pairs long pants (lightweight synthetic = fast drying). 8. Bathing suits. 9. 3 - lightweight shirts, or sun shirts (preferably synthetic) also good for snorkeling. 10. Lightweight long sleeve shirts (for sun & bug protection.) also good for snorkeling. 11. Shoes, 1 water sandals, or wetsuit booties, light pair runners. 12. Sunglasses, polarized is great for around the ocean, a good lanyard (neck strap) cheap pair of extra sun glasses is a good idea. 13. Extra prescription glasses if you wear them. 14. 1-2 sun hats with chin straps. 15. Bug repellent, 15% deet is great, anymore % deet is not necessary. 16. Camera batteries if your model needs them. 17. Power converter for 220v down to 115v if coming from North America. 18. Any prescription drugs, ( they must be in there prescription container) Its not recommended to try and bring in any drugs with codeine in them. 19. Feminine napkins and the like.
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