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 Frisbie's 'Island of Desire', isolated insular and renowned for its unusual social customs, Pukapuka lies far to the north-west, nearly 800 miles from Rarotonga and 280 miles north-east of Samoa.
Only recently opened up to air-services, the population have preserved innovative ways of sustaining a comfortable life almost oblivious to the outside world.
A substantially different dialect, finely woven mat and a passion for Kirikiti (island cricket of Samoan origin) are some of the things that set Pukapuka aside from the rest of the Cook Islands. Its remote location has kept the traditions and culture of Pukapuka largely unchanged for centuries and they are perhaps more similar to those of Samoa due to its relatively close proximity. This is a beautiful atoll with untouched white sandy beaches and has excellent swimming and snorkelling with a reputation for its finely woven mats.
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