Akaiami
A palm-fringed islet on the eastern edge of the lagoon. In the 1950s it was a stop on the South Pacific Coral Route for seaplanes, and its water is very clear.
Akaiami is the second-largest atoll islet in Aitutaki, about 1.1 km long. In the 1950s, New Zealand's TEAL airline seaplanes landed here to refuel on the Auckland–Tahiti Coral Route, and passengers rested and swam on the island. Remnants of the old jetty can still be seen. The shoreline has fine white sand and beautifully layered water colors, making it a common lunch or snorkeling stop on lagoon cruises. It is about 5 km from the main island and must be reached by boat.
Opening hours
Visit by cruise
Nearby sights
- Moturakau
- One Foot Island (Tapuaetai)
- Aitutaki Lagoon
- Punarei Cultural Village
- O'otu Beach
- Arutanga & CICC Church
- Maungapu Lookout
- Black Rock