Matieau

Matieau is a locality in Cook Islands. Matieau is situated nearby to the locality Tukione, as well as near Rama.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Aitutaki and Papau.

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.

Papau

Islet

Papau is one of 22 islands in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands. It is located on the eastern perimeter of Aitutaki Lagoon, four kilometres to the east of the main island of Aitutaki. The island is 400 metres long and 200 metres wide. Papau is situated 3 km east of Matieau.

Tavaeruaiti

Islet

Tavaeruaiti is one of 22 islands in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands. It is located on the eastern perimeter of Aitutaki Lagoon to the north of the larger island of Tavaerua, four kilometres to the east of the main island of Aitutaki. Tavaeruaiti is situated 4 km east of Matieau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arutanga and Amuri.

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. Arutanga is situated 3½ km northwest of Matieau.

Amuri

Village

Amuri is a town on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, situated at 18°52'0S 159°46'0W. By population, it is the second-largest settlement, after the capital, Avarua, in the Cook Islands. Amuri is situated 3½ km northwest of Matieau.

Matieau

Type: Locality
Location: Cook Islands, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude

-18.8872° or 18° 53′ 14″ south

Longitude

-159.77855° or 159° 46′ 43″ west

Elevation

14 metres (46 feet)

Open location code

53H2467C+4H

GeoNames ID

4035647

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tukione and Rama.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gina’s Garden Lodges and Te Kouto Point.

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