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Mangaia Island lies 177 kilometers southeast of Rarotonga and is the southernmost of the Cook Islands.  The island has a raised coral reef forming a 60 meter high ring around the island. There are no sandy beaches due to the makatea and swimming in the lagoon is limited due to the closeness of the reef, however, there are several rock pools which provide good swimming at high tide. The attraction of Mangaia is its natural scenery, dramatic caves and interesting hiking treks.
The island is also the home of the indigenous Mangaian Kingfisher bird. Fishing is a popular activity with the locals and visitors are oftentimes invited to join the daily fishing excursions.


Oneroa is the main village on Mangaia and has several shops, a general store, post office, and sports field. The village has two levels with many homes, the school and the Mangaia Lodge located on the top of the makatea cliff while most businesses are located at sea level. There is a road that connects the two levels and also there are steps that are carved into the makatea for those who are fit enough for the steep climb. Watching the school children in the afternoon making their way from the top of the cliff to the village centre makes for a marvelous photographic opportunity.

The makatea contains numerous limestone caves with stalactites and stalagmites and ancient burial sites.  A guided tour is available to Te Rua Rere Cave which has large caverns of brilliant crystals.  Old skeletons add a skin crawling touch of reality to this burial ground.  Another cave worth visiting is the Touri Cave which contains two streams; one freshwater and the other salt water. The more popular cave tours are listed under Activities Mangaia. There are also several hiking treks which you can take ranging from 1 hour to several hours traversing through the forests, taro patches, makatea, and bushlands. One popular trek from the village of Tuatini to Lake Titiara is a lovely 2 hour trek with lush vegetation.

Mangaian women make gaily colored hat bands, necklaces, and other decorative items from pupu shells, a small land snail, which emerges from the makatea after the rain.  Mangaia is represented in museum collections around the world by large ceremonial adzes.  Before you leave Mangaia be sure to hike up to the flat summit of Rangimotia, the highest point on the island where you get a panoramic view.

CICC Church, Ivirua Village	Tua Ati Rock Pool (near Oneroa)	Island Interior-Taro Patches	Tere, Cave Guide of Mangaia

FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Rarotonga to Mangaia:  9:00am on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Mangaia to Rarotonga:  10:00am on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

MANGAIA ISLAND PACKAGES

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Package Details:   All rates per person New Zealand Dollars. The first night  includes return airfare from Rarotonga including insurance surcharge levy and return transfers from  your Rarotonga hotel to the domestic airport, one night selected accommodation, return Mangaia transfers,  The extra night includes accommodation only including government tax and meals where specified.. Note: Children ages 2-11. Package Prices valid thru 31 March 2009.

BABES PLACE
4 units located in the village of Oneroa. Each unit features a double bed and a single bed with private shower and toilet. There is mosquito netting in each unit. The main house located next door features a large kitchen and dining area, central lounge with TV, and laundry. Babes includes all meals in the accommodation rates which are served in the main house. There is also Babes Bar which is open on the week-ends and popular with the local Mangaians.  Motorbikes may be hired and island tours arranged.  Cold Water.

Babes Place-Main House	Lounge in Main House	Accommodation Units	Standard Room

All Rates are listed are per person NZ Dollars including tax. The first night includes return
airfare including airline insurance levy, accommodation, 3 meals, and all airport transfers.
The extra night is room only including all meals.(Currency Converter)

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ARA MOANA BUNGALOWS
6 small bungalows located on the beachfront near the village of Ivirua close to the airport. There are 2 small bungalows with share facilities that are large enough to contain 1xdouble bed. The 2 standard bungalows have 1xdouble bed and small private shower and toilet and the 2 superior bungalows have 1 x double bed with table and chairs, private shower and toilet and front veranda with loungers. There is a restaurant and bar which also features weekly Cook Island dancing performances.   There is also a beachside cliff fale where you can view the waves crashing on the makatea below you and also view the migration of the whales from July - October each year. Motorbike rentals available as well as island tours.

Ara Moana Bungalows	Restaurant and Bar	Budget Bungalow

Superior Bungalow	Interior Superior Bungalow	Standard Bungalow	Interior Standard Bungalow

All Rates are listed are per person NZ Dollars including tax.  The first night includes return
airfare including airline insurance levy, accommodation and all airport transfers. The extra night is room.
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MANGAIA LODGE
A 3 bedroom local home with communal kitchen and toilet facilities located in the main village of Oneroa.  There is 1 room with double bed and standing fan and 2 rooms with 2 x single beds and standing fans. The kitchen is available for communal use and features fridge/freezer, gas stove, dishes and cutlery. The communal lounge features TV, radio, portable stereo. As the showers and toilets are separate from the main house be sure to bring a flashlight for maneuvering at night. Note: Only cold water.  Electricity is now available 24 hours per day.. Rates include cooked breakfast daily.

Mangaia Lodge	Interior Mangaia Lodge

All Rates are listed are per person NZ Dollars including tax.  The first night includes return
airfare including airline insurance levy, accommodation, breakfast and all airport transfers. The extra night is room and breakfast only.
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CAVE TOURS - Visitors to Mangaia usually opt for taking the Nature Walk and Cave Tour visiting four different caves, each being between 30 and 100m in length. There are several cave tours on Mangaia and you may want experience them all! For caving enthusiasts Ara Moana Bungalows offer two-day caving safaris where you spend hours under ground. Minimum 4 persons. (Go to Reservations)

MAKATEA NATURE WALK AND CAVE TOUR- Duration 3 to 4 hours:
This tour will take you through unique landscape formed by the makatea (coral). You will experience a breathtaking view over the interior of the island and visit 4 caves of historical significance. You will learn about the island's flora and fauna and about cannibalism in the old days. NZ$55.00 per person

TUATINI TOUR- Duration 2 to 3 hours:
Tuatini Cave is also called the labyrinth, as you could easily get lost in the many branches. The tour takes you into several of the branches to explore. The cave was sed as a dwelling cave in the olden days and there are also ancient graves inside. NZ$55.00 per person

LAKE TIRIARA CAVE TOUR- Duration 2 hours:
This tour will take you to the fresh water lake of Tiriara which is more than 1 km from the ocean. It drains through a 3m high opening in the rock. Inside the cave it opens up into a large cathedral like halls. This tour is by boat and travels 150m into the cave
.NZ$55.00 per person

TE RUA RERE CAVE TOUR- Duration 3 to 4 hours:
This is believed to be the longest cave on Mangaia. It contains human remains and there are signs of human habitation inside. In places it opens up to large dome like halls and there are sink holes where the rock has collapsed down.
NZ$55.00 per person

TORU A PURU CAVE TOUR- Duration 1 hour:
This cave contains the most spectacular open coffins and skeletons from 1800 when people stopped using the cave as burial grounds. The cave has many branches and one leads down to the ocean where you can see the seawater, but no daylight. Some passages may require a slim body. The exit is right in the middle of Ivirua Village.
NZ$45.00 per person

Lake Titiara and rising cliffs	Village of Oneroa and sports field	Oneroa Village	Children coming home from school

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To combine your Mangaia Holiday with other islands in the Southern Group,
please refer to our Island Combinations Page.

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