Mangaia has 780 population, 51.8 sq km area, the second largest island in Cook Islands.
Mangaia Directly
Mangaia Guidance
A fortress-like makatea of raised coral encircles the island.
Along the makatea a series of huge limestone caves,
once used as burial tombs, yield artifacts that tell archaeologist of ancient
life and customs on what has been carbon dated as one of the oldest island
in the Pacific.
Inland, low lying swamps product a high quality taro-a Polynesian staple
root crop.
From the swamps the land rises through rolling hills to the plateau at Rangimotia in the centre almost equidistant around the periphery of the island.
Oneroa hosts the Post Office, Government officer and major traders.
A temperate climate and rich volcanic soil provide the island with ideal
planting conditions for a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.
Mangaian people have earned a reputation as being hard working and independent.
Mangaia Accommodation
Ara Moana Bungalows tel 34-278 fax 34-279 from NZ$60/pax You can select meal condition. Bebes Place tel 34-128 fax 34-078 from NZ$75/pax（include meal）
Mangaia Lodge; tel 34-324, fax 34-239, single $25, doubles $40, triples $60.
Liz & Tuaine Papatua; tel 34-164, $25/pax, $35/pax with meals
Mangaia Activity
Clarke's Island Tours -> tel: 34-303/34-092, $50, full day island tour.
$30, Lake Tiriara and cave by canoe tour.
Tere Tauakume -> tel: 34-223, $35, a fascinating three hour tour.
Tuara George -> tel: 34-092, $20, 1 hour tour pass by a number of ancient human skeletons.
Ora Peraua -> tel: 34-280, $20, Toru a Puru burial cave tour.
