Atiu
A cave island in the Southern Cook Islands, known for Anatakitaki Cave, home to a rare cave-dwelling bird, and for its local coffee.
Atiu lies in the Southern Group of the Cook Islands. Its center is a volcanic highland, ringed by a belt of raised coral limestone riddled with caves. The famous Anatakitaki Cave is home to the kopeka, the island's endemic swiftlet, and can be visited with a guide. Coffee is also grown on the island, and the traditional "tumunu" bush beer gatherings are a unique part of local culture. Visitors are few, making Atiu well suited to nature and cultural exploration. May to October is the drier season. You can reach the island on a domestic flight from Rarotonga.