Tapuaetai
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Tapuaetai is an island on the southern fringe of the almost-atoll of Aitutaki. Also known as One Foot Island. It is regarded as providing the visitor with the best views of the Aitutaki lagoon and, depending on the tide, one is able to walk on a sandbank a decent distance away from Tapuaetai. The trip to this island is the most frequented trip available on Aitutaki.
According to legend, a man seeking fish for his hungry came to this forbidden fishing area with his son. Pursued by the chief's warriors, he told the boy to run and hide in the trees. Then he walked in his footsteps, covering them. When the warriors reached the islet they found and killed the father. The boy remained safely hidden until they left. And from then on, the island was known as One Foot Island.
According to legend, a man seeking fish for his hungry came to this forbidden fishing area with his son. Pursued by the chief's warriors, he told the boy to run and hide in the trees. Then he walked in his footsteps, covering them. When the warriors reached the islet they found and killed the father. The boy remained safely hidden until they left. And from then on, the island was known as One Foot Island.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapuaetai
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Coordinates: 18°56'14"S 159°44'6"W
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- Rarotonga International Airport (NCRG) 252 km
- Takitimu Conservation Area 258 km
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- Apollo 13 Splashdown Site - 17/4/1970 660 km
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- Apollo 10 Splashdown Site - 26/5/1969 677 km
- Apollo 17 Splashdown Site - (19/12/1972) 683 km
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