Birdman George. George Mateariki is our birdman. He is employed by the Takitumu Conservation Area to look after the 30 Rarotongan Flycatchers (Kakerori) transferred to Atiu in the years 2001 to 2003, as part of the recovery programme for an endangered bird that was reduced to 29 birds on Rarotonga in 1992. The ship rat attacks the bird on Rarotonga. There are no ship rats on Atiu and George is employed part time to trap rats at the island entry points and monitor the Kakerori. Also because Atiu has no ship rat 27 of the endangered Rimatara lorikeet were reintroduced to Atiu in 2007. They too are breeding successfully. Birdman George offers to show you these birds and all the other birds of Atiu in a tour that lasts 2½ hours at $25 NZ. George also does a splendid tour of the island incorporating ancient trails, the different types of plants and their uses, the beaches, a picnic and the birds. This tour lasts between 4 to 5 hours and includes a picnic from the land and from his family's earth oven. Price $40. Ph 33047. (Click for 132k brochure)
Atiu Tours. James, Metua and Marshall Humphreys offer three splendid tours. The Kopeka cave tour is a must for the agile. The Kopeka is a unique bird to Atiu. It echo locates its way around in the dark of Takitaki cave and uses it's sharp eyesight outside to catch insects on the wing. It never lands outside and only rests upside down hanging from the ceiling of the cave. The Kopeka cave tour also features a candle light swim in an underground pool. Tremendous value at $25 NZ. If the tour is in the afternoon an enjoyable add-on is a visit to a tumunu. Atiu Tours second tour is an island tour of Atiu showing you the interesting sights and giving you information on what is happening on Atiu now and what happened in the past. A light meal is provided. The tour takes 3½ hours and is priced at $40. The third tour is a visit to Rima Rau burial cave at $15 per person. Ph 33041. (Click for 154k brochure)

Historical Tour. Paiere Mokoroa, our legend and story teller, will tell you who came to Atiu first, the battles that were fought, take you to the maraes and battle sites, explain our past culture and picnic you on a beach for $25 Ph 33034.

Safari Tour. Man Unuia will take in air-conditioned comfort on a tour of the island an tell you Atiu's history, show you the sights and explain why it happens for 3 hours and $25 per person. Ph 33283.

Coffee Tour. Juergen and Andrea Manske-Eimke offer a tour of their coffee plantations, factory and a visit to their Fibra Arts Studio to sample 'Atiu Coffee'. This tour is very informative and you learn just how much work goes into that brew of coffee. Andrea runs the Fibre Arts Studio and here you can find quality craft. Andrea produces Tivaevae and wall hangings to the traditional design of Atiu and then goes further to produce stunning representations of the craft. $15 per person, ph 33031.

Atiu Island Coffee Tour. Atiuan Mata Arai offers to take you through all the steps in the production of Atiu Island Coffee. She will show you how to grow, pick, hand process and roast over an open fire just as her grandmother did in the traditional Atiu way. The tour ends with fresh fire roasted Atiu Island Coffee, coconut cream and pikelets. $20 per person, Ph 33088 (Click for 143k brochure)

Tumunu. It is possible to visit a tumunu yourself, but it is better to go with a host. Your accommodator can arrange this or if not try Timau Mokoroa Ph 33910.

Burial Cave. Aue Raka (Oh-way Ruck-a) of Mapumai, Ph 33256 offers a tour of his ancestral burial cave 'Te Ana o Raka'.

Water Caves. Contact Paul Kura to visit two excellent water caves, Nurau and Vai Akaruru. Ph 33267.

Deepsea fishing. Toko Kea (TK) operates a six metre pontoon fishing boat for fishing and diving (if you have your own gear). If the weather is good Toko will also take you to Takutea Island for fishing or to visit the bird santuary. Phone 33 040.

Reef Fishing. Moe Boaza will take you fishing on the reef and depending on the weather you will catching whatever fish the locals are catching that day. $25 for 3 hours. Phone 33 013.

Whale Watch with Bazza Ross. Ph 33297.