Tupapa Palms guidebook

Melanie
Tupapa Palms guidebook

Shopping

Avarua is the main centre on Rarotonga and most of the shops are situated here. There is a small supermarket called Foodland, and closer to the airport the main CITC Superrmarket is situated on the main road.
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Avarua District
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Avarua is the main centre on Rarotonga and most of the shops are situated here. There is a small supermarket called Foodland, and closer to the airport the main CITC Superrmarket is situated on the main road.
CITC is the largest Supermarket on the Island. I has all foods, and a bottlestore attached
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CITC Supermarket
Ara Tapu
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CITC is the largest Supermarket on the Island. I has all foods, and a bottlestore attached
Prime foods has great specialty foods and in our opinion it has the best selection of meats (the days of having to bring meat to Raro are now long gone) at very good prices
Prime Foods Ltd
Saint Joseph's Road
Prime foods has great specialty foods and in our opinion it has the best selection of meats (the days of having to bring meat to Raro are now long gone) at very good prices

Food scene

Muri is arguably the most touristy spot on the Island. The lagoon is very sheltered with white sandy beaches and lots of hotels with paddle boards, wind surfers, kayaks etc. available for hire (Look for the "Sails" sign if you want to rent gear). There is a variety of beach front dining options there and plenty of cafes. We like to have a coffee at Sails, and the restaurant at Nautilus is expensive but to notch
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Muri
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muri is arguably the most touristy spot on the Island. The lagoon is very sheltered with white sandy beaches and lots of hotels with paddle boards, wind surfers, kayaks etc. available for hire (Look for the "Sails" sign if you want to rent gear). There is a variety of beach front dining options there and plenty of cafes. We like to have a coffee at Sails, and the restaurant at Nautilus is expensive but to notch
Trader Jacks is iconic in Raro. Its right on the water, and pumps almost every night. Don't go there for intimate dining but its a must do for a good feed, and/or a few drinks as the sun goes down
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Trader Jacks
Ara Tapu
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Jacks is iconic in Raro. Its right on the water, and pumps almost every night. Don't go there for intimate dining but its a must do for a good feed, and/or a few drinks as the sun goes down

Activities

Raro Golf Club is a relatively unique little 9 hole golf course. It was established in the 1970s using the flight path of the international airport and also houses radio antenna for the airport. If you hit a radio tower or wires replay the shot. There are a good number of holes that cross so keep an eye out for other players. The club house is a great place for a beer after a walk around the course. Saturday is comp day and there is no play on Sundays
Rarotonga Golf Club
Raro Golf Club is a relatively unique little 9 hole golf course. It was established in the 1970s using the flight path of the international airport and also houses radio antenna for the airport. If you hit a radio tower or wires replay the shot. There are a good number of holes that cross so keep an eye out for other players. The club house is a great place for a beer after a walk around the course. Saturday is comp day and there is no play on Sundays
Moko is a hard case local but a very good fisherman. If you want a tourist experience go somewhere else but if you want a solid fishing trip he's hard to beat
Capt Moko's Fishing Charters
Moko is a hard case local but a very good fisherman. If you want a tourist experience go somewhere else but if you want a solid fishing trip he's hard to beat

Close to Tupapa Palms

Ariana bungalows is a budget accommodation close to Tupapa Palms. Hopefully this guide will provide a map reference for the house
Ariana Bungalows and Hostel
Ara Metua
Ariana bungalows is a budget accommodation close to Tupapa Palms. Hopefully this guide will provide a map reference for the house

Travel

Its the entry/exit point for the Cook Islands
Rarotonga International Airport
Its the entry/exit point for the Cook Islands

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Rental Cars are the best way to get around

There is a bus service that circles the Island in both directions (Clockwise & Anticlockwise) and stops usually every 30 minutes. It can be a bit hit and miss so be prepared to wait if you choose to travel by bus.