Cook Islands Maina islet, south west Aitutaki
That's me, Ben Grummels, to where I took tourist sailing 1980 to 1990 and cooked fish on the beach of motu Maina at the southwest corner of Aitutaki island's big lagoon.
Photography Tips
Bring a range of lenses and filters in a splash proof bag.
Stay for at least 3 days. There's lots to photograph and things to do.
Stay for at least 3 days. There's lots to photograph and things to do.
Travel Information
Flights from Hawaii, NZ and Australia to Rarotonga. Switch to Air Raro's turbo prop plan to Aitutaki. Then go on one of many lagoon cruises every day.
November is humid but calm still water. Clouds then make for good sunsets.
November is humid but calm still water. Clouds then make for good sunsets.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Spring
Sunrise & Sunset
06:58 - 18:13
| current local time: 02:49
Photo Themes
palm trees
paradise
Sandy beach
Tropical Island
Locations
South Pacific Ocean
Aitutaki
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