General Information
The southernmost island in the Cook Island’s group, Mangaia is thought to be the most ancient in the South Pacific. This large fossilized coral island of 51.8 sq km rises dramatically out of the sea to form a fortress-like wall that plunges into the interior, in some places by as much as 60m. The central basin of mainly crop land surrounds the dramatic peak of Rangimotia which offers impressive views over the island. There are 4 smaller and more accessible peaks to also view the island from. Like most of the Cook Islands, Mangaia is honeycombed with caves, although here the cave systems are huge! Te Rua Rere Cave, a burial cave, is the largest and over 2km long. It holds impressive stalagmites and stalactites along with many burial skeletons. Unique to Mangaia is the Mangaian Kingfisher, endemic to the island. Sea swimming & snorkeling is not particularly good as the reef is very shallow all around the island.

Getting There
Air Rarotonga offers a return flight 4 times a week from Rarotonga for approximately NZ$396.00 return
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Tours
Clarke’s Island Tours specializes in cave tours but will also handle history and flora and fauna interests. Rates are NZ$30 per person for a half day, NZ$50 per person for a full day

Tuara George – One hour cave tour specialising on the burial sites or NZ$25 per person

Jan Kristenson – General day tours for NZ$50 per person

Tupuna Tours – Tupuna is the official tourism office for Mangaia with an indepth knowledge on flora & fauna, culture and history, especially the battlegrounds

Maui Perau also specializes in cave tours in particular his family’s cave, and plantation & cultural tours, Rates are NZ$40 per person for 3 hours.

Tere Tauakume is a great character who is really boned up on the island’s history, flora & fauna, and cave systems. Tere charges NZ$40 per person for a fascinating and colorful three hour tour.
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Accommodation
Aramoana Bungalows located on the east side of the island provide a number of small and larger thatched bungalows dotted around a lovely garden setting set back from a lovely cliff-top. Rates run from NZ$40-45 for a small cabin and NZ$115-140 for the larger cabins. Meals cost extra.

Babe’s Place is a lively 4 unit guest place situated right next to the town’s bar, Babe’s Bar! Separate rooms are also offered in Babe’s main house where there is a shared lounge and kitchen. Rates include all meals between NZ$75-150 per room.

Mangaia Lodge is a large colonial style house located in high on a hill near of centre of town. This basic lodge offers 3 bedrooms and a communal kitchen where you do your own cooking if you prefer. Bathroom facilities are separate and shared. Rates are NZ$35 per person per night incl breakfast or NZ$50.00 per person inclusive all meals.

Liz & Tuaine Paptua will rent out to you a large bedroom in their home is Oneroa. Their house is close to all amenities and has lovely sea views. Rate are NZ$35 per person per night incl breakfast or NZ$50.00 per person inclusive all meals.
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