Ara Moana is a small, 8 bungalow family run property set on the cliffs of the Makatea (upraised coral limestone) looking out to the east of the island. Your hosts Tu & Jan Kristensson and family offer you a friendly personal service.
A short walk from the property reveals great vistas of the Pacific Ocean with the surf breaking against the coral reef some 15 metres below. From this vantage point, you can see schools of parrot fish come over the reef to feed.
This most unique tropical island, believed to be the oldest in the Pacific, is the southernmost of the Cook Islands with Antarctica as its only neighbour to the south. The main feature of island is its ancient coral reef, called Makatea, that has risen up to 60 metres above sea level forming a high ring around the island.
The Makatea contains numerous limestone caves, some literally kilometres long, all with stalactites and stalagmites and some are ancient burial sites. Some have large caverns of brilliant crystals, while others containing old skeletons add a skin crawling touch of reality to this burial ground. There are numerous guided and unguided tours through this geological wonderland.
Visit Polynesia where the people still live off what the land and the sea provides and where you see very few tourists. The culture of song and dance is alive and well in the absence of commercialism.
Accommodation type
Price per night Single
Price per night Double
Standard Bungalows
NZ$ 60
NZ$ 80
Spacious Bungalows
NZ$ 115
NZ$ 135
Meal Costs
Price per Adult per day
Full Board
NZ$ 45
3 Meals
Half Board
NZ$ 35
2 Meals
Click here for Currency Convertor There is an on-site restaurant serving mostly Polynesian style meals adapted for European taste buds. Our chef will not disappoint you.
Children under 12 pay half of adult meal cost.
From Ara Moana Bungalows you are able to book the following activities
Cave tours
Sightseeing tours
Scooter rentals
Hiking trip
Fishing trip
Swimming
Bird watching
Relaxing on the beach
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