Honeymoon Island (Maina)
Maina
A white sandbar and bird island at the southwest corner of the lagoon, named after a Canadian couple who married here. It is also a renowned kitesurfing spot.
Honeymoon Island is a sandbar in front of Maina Island that connects to the small island at low tide. It is surrounded by knee-deep, bright blue shallow water. Maina Island itself is a nesting ground for seabirds, including the red-tailed tropicbird. The wind here is steady and the water is shallow and calm, which makes it one of the best-known kitesurfing spots in the South Pacific. There is a kitesurfing school camp on the island. Most lagoon cruises stop here. You can also charter a boat from the main island or join a kitesurfing lesson to get there. It is about 5 km from the main island.
Opening hours
Visit by cruise or private boat charter
Nearby sights
- Black Rock
- Arutanga & CICC Church
- Aitutaki Lagoon
- Moturakau
- Punarei Cultural Village
- Maungapu Lookout
- O'otu Beach
- One Foot Island (Tapuaetai)