South Pacific by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet Pty, Ltd

AUNU’U

The 3-sq-km, tangled confines of Aunu’u ( Offline map) are perfect for a half-day of roaming and exploring on foot. Actually, there’s no other choice as the island only has a handful of vehicles. The walking tracks are pretty good but you might still want to consider arranging a guide when you get off the ferry (US$8 is a reasonable fee for a tour of the island).

At the north end of the island is Pala Lake , a deadly-looking expanse of quicksand whose fiery red hue is best appreciated at low tide. Within Aunu’u’s central volcanic crater lies Red Lake , filled with eels and suffused by a preternatural glow at dusk. On the island’s eastern shore is rough-and-tumble Ma’ama’a Cove , a rocky bowl constantly pounded by large waves. Legend says that this is the site of Sina ma Tigila’u (Sina and Tigila’u), two lovers who were shipwrecked here. You can make out bits of crossed ‘rope’ and broken ‘planks’ embedded in the rocks.

Below the western slope of Aunu’u’s crater are the Taufusitele Taro Marshes , which are planted Hawaiian-style with swamp taro. The safest place to swim on the island is in the little harbour, where the water’s so clear that you can see the coral from the breakwater.

Small launches head to Aunu’u from the dock at Au’asi. If you catch a boat with other villagers, you pay US$1 each way. If you have to charter a boat, be prepared to pay around US$10 for the return trip. Boats don’t run on Sunday.

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