Accommodation on Aitutaki
We have house rental (stays over 10 days) and hotel options for 2-3 star accommodation. For higher/lower end accommodation please visit Aitutaki-Accommodations
Kitesurf Centre
The centre is located on Honeymoon Island.
From the jetty at the foot of Maina Lodges, our boat drops you in kiteboarding heaven for each day of pure kitesurfing.
Honeymoon Island, a sandbar over a kilometre long, faces the easterly trade winds. This means massive areas of flat water all for us. Whether it’s learning your newest unhooked move or understanding how to stay upwind, shallow water with smooth wind is going to advance your riding more than anything else. This is what we provide; the best progression area you can find anywhere.
Equipment Hire
The South Pacific Kite centre uses North, Cabrinha and Airush Kites and Underground Boards.
Available for hire:
Cabrinha Switchblade IDS kites - sizes 4, 8, 10, 12, and 14, Also for hire are North and Airush kites.
Underground Boards - a range of FLX series boards are available.
Helmets, Buoyancy Aids and Harnesses.
All gear rental includes safety helmets and use of a buoyancy aid.
Our Services on Aitutaki
- Accommodation Bookings
- Boat Transfers to Sandbars
- Kitesurf School
- Kite Centre and Rentals
Note: This accommodation requires transport or a pick up to get to the boat departure point.
Gina's Garden Lodges
Triple Share Bungalows
Maina Lodges
Double/Twin share studio rooms
Note: Boats to the sandbars depart from the wharf in front of the Lodges
Petero's Place
Double Apartment style rooms
Note: This accommodation is two minutes walk from the Boat Departure point.
Two person beach front bungalow
Suit couple looking for extended break
Three bedroom house situated 5 min walk from town. Minimum 14 night stay
Houses for Rent
The houses are serviced every three days. There is a minimum stay of 14 nights on these rentals
Three bedroom house available for short term rental
There are other houses available which can sleep 6-10 persons. These we can negotiate for on your behalf. Please contact us with dates.
Hotel Accommodation
Kitesurf Boat Transfers to Honeymoon Island
Transfers between Aitutaki and Honeymoon Island run daily from Maina Lodges, which is located just south of the main town Arutunga. The boat ride takes 20 minutes, the ride across the lagoon is spectacular.
The price is $50 return per person (under 16 free). Spectators welcome.
The boats depart between 8.30-10.00am
The boats return between 4.00-5.30pm
Kiteboarding School
We offer a FREE COACHING service to clients who visit our centre. Our staff are on hand to offer tips and advice on how to improve your technique and style. If you would like personal instruction please see below for pricing.
The kite school follows the iKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) method of teaching.
There are three levels of attainment under this teaching system.
Level 1 iKO- Discovery Kiteboarder Programme; theory and safety of two-line and four line kites. Setup and Fly four line kites to the water re-launch stage.
Level 2 iKO- Intermediate Kiteboard Programme; advanced flying skills, body dragging, self rescue, one handed flying, water start.
Level 3 iKO- Independent Kiteboarder Programme; riding both ways, upwind riding, basic jumping, board recovery and transitions.
Rates for Kiteboarding Lessons Currency Converter
Introductory day...want to get your feet wet $195NZ
Try our introductory to kite boarding, includes transfers, all your gear and instruction.
You will get up to the point of flying the kite in the water and doing body dragging...very cool.
This kiteboarding lesson will surely give you enough of an idea of whether you want to pursue the sport or not.
The beginner's course includes iKO levels 1&2 for $695NZ
(average person should allow three days to complete levels 1&2)
This includes: instruction by an iKO instructor, transfers to the kiteboarding center and back, all equipment needed for the kite lessons, use of the center and safety boat until the course is completed. Instructor student ratio is maximum two students per instructor.
Instruction of level 3 iKO $250NZ
Three hours - this can be a morning or afternoon session and includes boat transfers, safety boat and iko instructor, group prices are by negotiation.
Note:
It usually takes about ten hours of instruction and five hours of practice on your own to become an independent kitesurfer.
The sublime Motu's of the Lagoon.
A Kiteboarders Paradise!
Teaching in an Ideal Location makes learning the Sport fast and enjoyable
Book one learner package and receive the second half price.
Honeymoon Island and our Kite Centre tucked in the vegetation.
No-wind options include: diving, snorkeling, fishing, famous truck tour, the markets, island tours, chilling
Click here for Aitutaki wind forecast
Situated near the edge of the trade wind belt the Cook Islands receives more than its share of the Easterly Trade winds. The El Nino and La Nina pacific temperature fluctuations have an effect on the strength of these winds. Check out NOAA predictions for 2011.
In 2008 we had 80% windy days
IN 2009 we had 70% windy days
In 2010 we had 70 % windy days
In 2011 we ......
