Beyond the sandy beaches and shimmering lagoons of the Cook Islands, there is a jungle war being fought. The location is Atiu, the third-largest of the Cooks' 15 islands. Its original name is Enuamanu ...

On the second day, I recognise even the dogs. Although this is the third-largest of the Cook Islands group, it’s still tiny: only 421 residents and 20km around, a trip of less than an hour, even ...

In a career spent documenting global adventures through both lens and pen, Aus Geo Adventure senior contributor Mark ‘Watto’ Watson has explored numerous corners of the world, yet few places have ...

The first skull takes my breath away. In a dank cave, my flashlight catches its toothy grimace, limbs neatly beside it. I shouldn't be surprised: I am in a burial cave, after all, on the Cook Islands ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. While Atiu lacks the lagoons of Rarotonga or Aitutaki, there are aqua treats on hand. The modern world might've come to Atiu; but most ...