Aitutaki lagoon and slow Polynesian life; best reached via New Zealand.
For living62/100
For travel70/100
Key facts
Average net salary$1,000 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$800 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$15
Traveller daily budget$150 /day
Safety9/10
ClimateTropical
Avg summer temperature+27 °C
Avg winter temperature+22 °C
Best time to visitMay, June, July, August, September, October
Population17,459
Places worth seeing
- Punanga Nui Market: Avarua’s Saturday market.
- Te Rua Manga (The Needle): A cross-island trail to a needle of rock.
- Muri Lagoon: A shallow lagoon with islets and kayaks.
- Aitutaki Lagoon: One of the Pacific’s most beautiful lagoons.
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