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What can a visitor do when visiting Manihiki Island in the South Pacific? The first thing that jumps to mind is taking a tour of the pearl culture industry that dominates the island. The lagoon waters house pearl farms that produce the world’s best-cultured black pearls.

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People around the world prize these pearls for their elegant luster and quiet beauty. Tours take visitors to see how the workers seed the pearls and harvest the results. They can see pearl carvers in the villages making treasures out of them. This industry is the mainstay of the island’s economy and most people have a part in some fashion.

Deep-sea fishing is another favorite activity for those visiting Manihiki. Boats take those willing to cast their line out and give the opportunity to catch game fish of many types.

For those wanting a more intimate experience, spear fishing works inside the rim of the lagoon. Some visitors take to the waters at night in hopes of grabbing a flying fish or two. Others want to catch a crab or crayfish while out and about. Many times, they go out and fish then enjoy their catch at lunch or dinner. That is the best way to go native.

Swimming and snorkeling take the visitor up close and personal with the fish that inhabit the lagoon waters. They can dive down and see the strings that hold the maturing oysters that produce the world-renowned black pearls. For those craving a deeper experience with the sea, scuba diving is an option.

Those considering the activity will need to get a permit from the island administrative office. There are boats available to setup scuba gear and tours. Dives can happen in the interior of the lagoon or in the deeper waters outside the rim. Tropical fish swim alongside those that venture down into the blue depths.

For those that want a more leisurely pace, there are tours available of the lagoon by boat. The boats often take visitors out to the small-uninhabited islets and let them explore. The boat captain catches lunch offshore while visitors swim and snorkel around the islets.

They can explore the local crafts and see if they can find a coconut fiber that fits their head. The island is gradually becoming a destination of choice for those looking for something outside of the tourism of Rarotonga. Even with the long flight time, many come back time after time to explore this island beauty.