Cook Islands · Spearfishing zone
Akaiami Island ra'ui (Aitutaki lagoon, 2025)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Akaiami Island ra'ui (Aitutaki lagoon, 2025).
One of the three Aitutaki ra'ui (fishing-ban reserves) established on 7 January 2025. Akaiami is a motu on the eastern perimeter of Aitutaki Lagoon, ~5 km south-east of the main island. All fishing including spearfishing is prohibited within the ra'ui; fines up to NZ$1000 with confiscation/impoundment apply.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
18.9061°S, 159.7295°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Cook Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Aitutaki: from the Cook Islands Tourism Office in Arutanga and the Araura Marine Research Centre near the airport. Rarotonga: no licence required for general fishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · cookislandspocketguide.com