Te Ava Tapu
Te Ava Tapu is a strait in Cook Islands. Te Ava Tapu is situated nearby to the village Vaipae, as well as near the locality Vaikiore.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Aitutaki and Araura School.
Aitutaki
Photo: Pbsouthwood, Public domain.
Aitutaki is an island in the Southern Cook Islands. Aitutaki lagoon and its islands are breathtakingly beautiful. The classic picture postcard of small palm tree fringed tropical island, with shallow, warm turquoise waters, corals, tropical fish and blue skies is taken here.
Araura School
School
Araura College is a college and the only secondary school on Aitutaki, in the Cook Islands. The school has an enrollment of approximately two hundred students. It was established in February 1963.
Aitutaki Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Mr Bullitt, CC BY 2.5.
Aitutaki Airport is the airport for Aitutaki, one of the Cook Islands. The airport was originally constructed by the United States and New Zealand militaries during World War II. Aitutaki Airport is situated 3½ km northeast of Te Ava Tapu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arutanga.
Arutanga
Village
Photo: timparkinson, CC BY 2.0.
Arutanga is the main town of the island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. The main wharf is located here, and there is access into the lagoon. The largest supermarket is also located in Arutanga.
Te Ava Tapu
- Type: Strait
- Category: body of water
- Location: Cook Islands, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-18.86667° or 18° 52′ southLongitude
-159.78333° or 159° 47′ westElevation
42 metres (138 feet)Open location code
53H246M8+8MGeoNames ID
4035511
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Satellite Map
Discover Te Ava Tapu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Te Ava Tapu” goes by many names.
- Rarotongan: “Te Ava Tapu”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Vaipae and Vaikiore.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Aitutaki and North Rock.
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