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Mataara

Mataara is a beach in Aitutaki, Cook Islands.

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Mataara: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mataara

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Mataara — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.25018, -158.92567. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mataara safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Mataara yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mataara?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mataara?

    Nearby: Manuae lagoon (beach, 3 km), Manuae (river spot, 5 km), Arikirauru (beach, 4 km), Ruakau (river spot, 4 km), Nanupoto (beach, 7 km), Turakino (beach, 7 km).