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Penrhyn Accomodations

Penrhyn

Penrhyn Island located in the northern group of the Cook Islands lies 1365 kilometers north of Rarotonga. Experience an island very few people have ever visited. The flying time is approximately 4 and 1/2 hours in a small turboprop aircraft and flights operate only once per week. A larger aircraft is expected to be on line in the near future. The Maori for the island is Tongareva which has been translated as meaning either "floating Tonga" or "away from the South".

1. SOA'S GUESTHOUSE
2. KRISTINE'S LODGE
3. PHOENIX WHITE SHADOW
   

Since there are no hotels in Penrhyn, your accommodation can be with a local family in the village of Omoka, a private house in the village, or a thatched roof fale. The highlight of your trip to Penrhyn will be meeting the local people and experiencing the true local way of village life. There are no bars or restaurants and very few tourists with no organized tourist activities or facilities.

The Village of Omoka, Penrhyn
Your hosts will arrange a visit to a Pearl Farm where you may spend the night if you wish. They will also arrange fishing trips with the local islanders, boating trips to the village of Te Tautu located on the opposite side of the lagoon, or the reef trips to explore the many motus and gather oysters. Swim and snorkel with the sharks. Fish for reef fish, coral trout, parrot fish, trevalli, tuna, wahoo and bone fish. Fine pandanus hats and baskets as well as mother of pearl jewelry are also made in Penrhyn. Complete your Penrhyn experience with the purchase of a black pearl.

FLIGHT SCHEDULE:
Rarotonga to Penrhyn::
7:00am on Sat
Penrhyn to Rarotonga:
11:50am on Sat.