Maps of Manihiki Lagoon

Cook Islands Map

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

COOK ISLANDS MAP

Maps and Location

- World map of Cook Islands
- Map of the South Pacific
- Cook Islands Map
- Rarotonga Map
- Aitutaki Map
- Manihiki Map

Accommodation

- Rarotonga Resorts
- Aitutaki Resorts

Manihiki Island Map

MANIHIKI is one of the most beautiful atolls in Cook Islands and found in the northern region. The lagoon is some 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) wide and there are 40 tiny motu (islets) found around the perimeter. Manihiki is most famous for its black pearl industry - the pearl shell thrives in the unpolluted waters of the lagoon. Lying only a few feet above sea level it is typical of most atolls in the South Pacific. Manihiki, first discovered by traders in 1822, is also known as Humphrey Island. Remotely located and over 750 miles from Rarotonga.

Manihiki Location Facts

Located in the northern group
Latitude -10°24'South
Longitude -161°01'West

There is a small airstrip to the north of the lagoon with one flight a week run by Air Rarotonga. The flight takes about three hours and forty minutes, stopping briefly at Aitutaki en route.

Not over-commercialised but tourist accommodation is available. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling. fishing and lagoon cruises as well as visiting a black pearl farm.

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Manihiki Island Map showing motu, main towns and air strip.