House of travel Cook Islands Brochure 2017

Experience The Outer Islands A uthentic island life flourishes on the three tranquil, remote volcanic and coral islands of Atiu, Mangaia and Ma’uke, all of which are less than an hours flight from Rarotonga. Atiu is over 8 million years old and the third largest island in the Cooks, with its taro gardens, forests and tiny secluded sandy coves, is steeped in legend as well as being rich in rare birds including a swiftlet that lives in caves. Don’t miss the locally-brewed bush beer and homegrown coffee. The island is famed for its handmade quilts and ukuleles. Mangaia is estimated at 18 million years old and said to be the oldest island in Pacific. Explore a labyrinth of caves, take a 4WD safari or go deep-sea fishing. The market sells delicate shell necklaces and handwoven pandanus bags, head here on a Friday and be sure to try the fruit, the pineapple is fabulous! Ma’uke, the garden island, has caves with freshwater pools to swim in, amazing fishing, trekking and little stretches of white sand beaches to explore. AITUTAKI ATIU MA’UKE RAROTONGA MANGAIA 27

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