Although Aitutaki set a standard for desert island paradise, Rarotonga (or Raro to the locals) still provided a few little gems in the form of the cross island track hike; Punanga Nui Market (and the Raro kebab); sweet snorkelling; mango curry and mango chicken pizza and HUGE avocados. Aaron's tasting notes - what better way to enjoy the beach and snorkelling with some local island beer direct from the beachside brewery. Matutu beer is brewed by 2 local dudes wi...

Hello paradise. After 6 weeks of driving through NZ we spent an awesome 10 days in our little beach shack on Aitutaki soaking in the sun (and often rain), sand and sea at this little gem surrounded by nothing more than lagoons, atolls and ocean. The pictures do more justice than words but below is a summary of some of the island nuggets (in no particular order): Sun; rain (the heavy stuff); fish (so many awesome fish); coral; coconuts; coconut school; Laura's is...