Living the dream...Cook Islands style
The time has come to change things up a little. The wife and I will be leaving Australia in the new year to take up a position for 2 years in the Cook Islands managing a small beachfront resort on the Island of Aitutaki (Matriki Beach Huts). Included in the resort is a fishing charter with our own boat so you can guess how excited I am about that. Those of you who know me know that I have been involved in the Western Australian fishing scene for some time now so Im really looking forward to putting those skill to work over there.
I will put up regular updates for those interested, and for those interested in coming over for a family holiday or fishing trip just PM me and I can fill you in.
The main target fish over there are Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin and Mahi Mahi. Casting on the reef with poppers and stick baits you can expect giant GT's, Some you can even hand feed in the lagoon haha. The other thing Aitutaki is well know for is its Healthy population of world record sized Bonefish. So if you are into your fly fishing this is the place for you.
As a holiday destination for the family you cant beat it. Its very laid back and relaxed, The snorkling in the lagoon is safe with an abundance of tropical fish, Diving on the out reef you can expect 40 - 50 m of vis most days with water temps of around 28-30C
Those of you who want to follow our journey I have started a blog www.matrikiblog.com or you can follow us on facebook "Matriki Beach Huts" or instagram.
Looking forward to maybe catching up with some of you whislt we are there.
www.matrikibeachhuts.com for more information.
Cheers and Farewell
Paul and Lisa.
Swompa
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Just blew a hole in the front
Just blew a hole in the front of my pants.
pgreen1
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it has that effect on you
it has that effect on you haha.
Tradewind
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Looks like a dream!How's that
Looks like a dream!
How's that water visibility!
Woodsy65
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Very Nice
Looks like Aitutaki is going on the list!
Glen.vit
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Good stuff greeny,
Good stuff greeny, deffinately will make my way there some time soon. Looks awesome.
rob90
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Where do me and the mrs
Where do me and the mrs apply???? Haha. All the best, looks like one of those jobs that you will be waking up before the alarm everymorning, amazing place.
Hi my name is rob............. and I'm a........... fishaholic
Fisher Kid
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what am I doing with my
what am I doing with my life......
need a decky, toilet cleaner, cook, groundsman, child labourer or receptionist???
looks bloody mint!!!!!
Fishing and catching are two different things. But i want to learn how to catch.
meglodon
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Living the dream
If it's a dream you do not want to wake up, and it certainly looks like the perfect wet dream.
pgreen1
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haha we are hoping to never
haha we are hoping to never have to come back to the busy city life. Just going to relax for a couple years and see where it takes us.
VaSSagO
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Wow looks amazing....living
Wow looks amazing....living the dream!!
How do you get there? Direct flight from Auckland?
pgreen1
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Yes direct from Auckland or
Yes direct from Auckland or Sydney to Rarotonga then a short flight with air Rarotonga to Aitutaki. From Perth it's three flights.
NORUN NOFUN
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You suck
Jealous as !!
I'm planning already
Wilzee
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well done - how much you have
well done - how much you have to pay them to work there?
"My greatest problem lies in reconciling my net income with my gross habits"
crano
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Paradise
Looks like everything I ever dream of.
pgreen1
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It is paradise. Its a once
It is paradise. Its a once in a life time chance so why not. I will keep everyone posted with regular updates.
sea-kem
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That is sick!!! I'll start
That is sick!!! I'll start the wife campaign now.
Love the West!
pgreen1
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Just tell her to Google it.
Just tell her to Google it. That's all you will need to do. Once they see what Aitutaki is like. You can be certain they will want to go.