Aitutaki Travel Times & Distances: How Long to Travel Aitutaki?© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com
Aitutaki Travel Times & Distances: How Long to Travel Aitutaki?

Aitutaki Travel Times & Distances: How Long to Travel Aitutaki?

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A Guide to Driving Times and Distances on Aitutaki

Don’t worry, a road trip around Aitutaki never has you staying in the car or on your scooter for too long! There’s something amazing to see every few kilometres down the road, whether it’s a stunning beach to snorkel at or a lookout to soak in the vistas. Don’t believe us? Check out this guide to the travel times and distances on Aitutaki to see how quickly you can get between the island’s main waypoints.

3 Things You Need to Know About the Driving Times on Aitutaki

The driving times stated in the guide below take into account some of the following reasons your driving speed will be affected on Aitutaki:

  1. It takes approximately 40-45 minutes to drive around Aitutaki, including Aitutaki’s main road (closest to the coast) and to Ootu Beach and back
  2. The speed limit on Aitutaki is 40 kph except for lower signposted speed limits around school areas
  3. There are other hazards on Aitutaki’s roads to frequently slow down for, including chickens, crabs and children.

Needless to say, you’ll be driving at a slow speed on Aitutaki! For more driving tips, see How to Drive in the Cook Islands + 10 Road Rules.

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How Long Does it Take to Travel Around Aitutaki?

If you’re wondering how long it takes to travel around Aitutaki via a particular transport, then wonder no more!

How Long Does it Take to Walk Around Aitutaki?

It takes approximately 5 hours to walk around Aitutaki, including Aitutaki’s main road (closest to the coast) and from Ootu Beach and back, which is 25 km (15.5 mi) in total.

How Long Does it Take to Cycle Around Aitutaki?

It takes approximately 1 hrs 40 mins to cycle around Aitutaki. This is 25 km (15.5 mi) cycling the outer roads of Aitutaki, including to and from Ootu Beach. Check out The Cycling Times & Distances in the Cook Islands for more details.

How Long Does it Take to Drive Around Aitutaki by Car?

It takes approximately 40-45 minutes to drive around Aitutaki, including Aitutaki’s main road (closest to the coast) and from Ootu Beach and back, which is 25 km (15.5 mi) long.

How Long Does it Take to Scooter Around Aitutaki?

It takes approximately 40-45 minutes to scooter around Aitutaki, including Aitutaki’s main road (closest to the coast) and from Ootu Beach and back, which is 25 km (15.5 mi) long.

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Driving Times from Ootu Beach

Ootu Beach, at the far end of the Ootu Peninsula (where the runway is), is not only where many accommodations are located on Aitutaki but where lagoon cruises depart. With that in mind, you’re likely to visit Ootu Beach at some point during your trip.

Ootu Beach to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

  • Sunset Coast (Maunga Pu trailhead) – 4.6 km / 2.9 mi / 7 mins
  • Amuri (north) – 6.8 km / 4.2 mi / 10 mins
  • Arutanga – 8.5 km / 5.3 mi / 13 mins
  • Tautu (Avatea Cafe) – 10.3 km / 6.4 mi / 17 mins.

Want to know how much this is going to cost you via taxi? Check out Taxis in the Cook Islands: Taxi Fares, How to Use & More.

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Driving Times from the Sunset Coast

Stretching down the upper west coast of Aitutaki’s main island, the “Sunset Coast” is where you’ll find a large selection of resorts and boutique accommodations. Inland is also where you’ll find Maunga Pu, the highest point in Aitutaki. The travel times and distances below start from the trailhead of Maunga Pu, which is on the coastal road roughly in the centre of the Sunset Coast.

Sunset Coast to: (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

  • Ootu Beach – 4.6 km / 2.9 mi / 7 mins
  • Amuri (north) – 2km / 1.2 mi / 3 mins
  • Arutanga – 3.8 km / 2.4 mi / 6 mins
  • Tautu (Avatea Cafe) – 6.5 km / 4 mi / 10 mins.
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Driving Times from Arutanga

Arutanga is the main town/village on Aitutaki, home to many services, as well as the Arutanga Harbour where cruise ship passengers come to port. You might also stop by on a Sunday to experience the church service in the Cook Islands’ oldest church.

Arutanga to – (Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)

  • Amuri (north) – 1.6km / 1 mi / 2 mins
  • Sunset Coast (Maunga Pu trailhead) – 3.8 km / 2.4 mi / 6 mins
  • Tautu (Avatea Cafe) – 2.7 km / 1.7 mi / 4 mins
  • Ootu Beach – 8.5 km / 5.3 mi / 13 mins.

More About the Travel Times and Distances on Aitutaki

That’s it for the Aitutaki travel times and distances and how long it takes to travel around Aitutaki. For more travel times to get stuck into, check out the following guides, as well as more content about Aitutaki:

Finally, plan how you’re going to get around Aitutaki using our Aitutaki Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get to (& Around) Aitutaki and a road trip using A Self-Guided Day Trip Around Aitutaki.

Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Cook Islands Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as the Cook Islands. She knows the islands inside out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Raro’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also the editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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