The Maina (Little Girl) inlet is appropriately one of the Cook Islands' most family-friendly spots. Shallow and filled with marine life, the Aitutaki lagoon is ideal for snorkelling. It also happens to be the home of the tavake, a red-tailed indigenous bird that will captivate your little ones. Not far away, you'll be fascinated once again by the wreck of the sunken cargo ship Alexander, which sank here in the thirties. Look out for the ruins of an old jetty that once served international trade ships.
Come to the white sand inlets of Muri for unparalleled paddleboarding and kite surfing. The lagoon's shops, Captain Tama's and Koka's Lagoon Cruises, supply equipment for all kinds of water sports. The glistening beaches are also backed by plenty of beachside restaurants serving delicious dishes, so you can stay and play all day. Marine life teems near the reef and in the picturesque inlets that fringe the lagoon.