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Mangaia Travel consists of visiting numerous tourist attractions of the charming island in Cook Islands. Mangaia Travel Guide focuses on a number of Facts about Mangaia for the convenience of the tourists coming to the southernmost of the Cook Islands, in central Eastern Polynesia. The island is well connected with the other islands and thus making Mangaia Travel convenient and comfortable for the tourists.

History

Mangaia, traditionally known as Auau Enua, which means terraced, is second largest island after Rarotonga. The island, approximately 18 million years old, is the oldest island in the Pacific. Rising 15,600 feet above the ocean floor, the island has a central volcanic plateau and is surrounded by a high ring of cliffs of fossilized coral. Mangaia is renowned for its 'eis' or shell neckbands. These are made from the shells of the tiny yellow snail, the pupu, which comes out only after rain.

The capital of Mangaia is located in the village of Oneroa. Apart from it, there are two more villages, namely Tamarua (south) and Ivirua (east/northeast). Historically, there have been five districts and starting in the north, they include Tavaenga, Karanga, Ivirua, Tamarua, Veitatei and Keia.

Before the missionary settlement, Mangaia was ruled by the violent warriors and during a trip to London, Numangatini, the king of Mangaia received from Queen Victoria the Union Jack.

Transportation in Mangaia

To reach Mangaia, the travelers will get air access is by Air Rarotonga which operates flights from Rarotonga.

Attractions in Mangaia

The scenic island of Mangaia has a number of tourist attractions. The tourists can visit them.

Dining in Mangaia

The tourists in Mangaia must savor regional cuisine as well as international delicacies in the food and beverage outlets.

Accommodation in Mangaia

Abundant accommodations in the island of Mangaia offer comfortable lodging and convenient facilities and services to the travelers. Some of the popular hotels in island of Mangaia include:

• Babe's Place, Mangaia
• Ara Moana Bungalows, Mangaia