Port of Avatiu

The Port of Avatiu is the principal port of the Cook Islands. Its features are:

Port of Avatiu Extension

To ease the congestion in the Port of Avatiu caused by the increased numbers of fishing vessels, foreign pleasure craft and local recreational vessels the Authority commenced work to extend the basin to the west of the port. Stage One of the extension was completed and opened in September 2003 with work on Stage Two was completed in 2008. The extension provides an additional 150 linear metres of quay face to accommodate the smaller boats.

Arutanga Port, Aitutaki

Cargo bound for Aitutaki can be carried on the “Southern Express II” (Reef Shipping Line), which depart every 3-4 weeks, or 2 outer island vessels, which depart as required. Vessels berth in the roadstead outside of Arutanga Port and cargo is transferred ashore by barge.

A concept proposal for the Port of Aitutaki involving the enlargement and deepening of the Aitutaki main entrance channel to accommodate local inter Island ships and visiting yachts, and deepening the area in front of the existing fishing club for use as a marina, is to be undertaken as a long term project.