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Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araura, Ararau and Utataki, is one of the Cook Islands, north of Rarotonga. It has a population of approximately 2,000. Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands. The capital (main village) is Arutanga (Arutunga) on the west side.
 Aitutaki InfoAitutaki is famous for its turquoise central lagoon, uninhabited islands and palm-fringed beaches. Another advantage is that until now it has been spared by mass tourism. Noteworthy also are an old church (the oldest in the Cook Islands) and some gigantic Banyan Trees (ficus prolixa).One Foot Island, a small islet in the south-east of the lagoon, is often said to be the most important attraction. It is regarded as providing the visitor with the best views of the Aitutaki lagoon and depending on the tide one is able to walk on a sandbank a decent distance away from One Foot Island. The trip to this island is the most frequented trip available on Aitutaki and is bookable in most hotels. One Foot Island was awarded "Australasia's Leading Beach" at the World Trvel Awards held in Sydney in June 2008. Air Rarotonga offers daily flights and a day tour from Rarotonga. Minor islands of AitutakiThe main island of Aitutaki occupies the northern part of the atoll, which is roughly triangular in shape. The islands listed below form part of the perimeter of the atoll's lagoon. Clockwise from the northern point of the lagoon, these are:
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