Must See & Do's During Your Raro Holiday !
Sightseeing
one of the most popular 'to do's' on the island - a muri lagoon island day cruise in a glass bottom boat. you get to snorkedl in the marine reserve then lunch and a show on one of the islands in the lagoon - a great 6 hours trip!
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Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruizes
one of the most popular 'to do's' on the island - a muri lagoon island day cruise in a glass bottom boat. you get to snorkedl in the marine reserve then lunch and a show on one of the islands in the lagoon - a great 6 hours trip!
one of two must do lagoon cruises, choose from either Capt Tamas or Koka Lagoon - both at muri beach
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Koka Lagoon Cruises
one of two must do lagoon cruises, choose from either Capt Tamas or Koka Lagoon - both at muri beach
want a great island night with the works? this is it, in the heart of muri, great buffet dinner and show, book ahead!
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Te Vara Nui Village
Te Vara Nuiwant a great island night with the works? this is it, in the heart of muri, great buffet dinner and show, book ahead!
island car and bike hire for pre booking scooters or a car. you can collect from the airport or pick one up from one of the outlets around the island. again pre booking before arriving is recommended
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Island Car and Bike Hire
island car and bike hire for pre booking scooters or a car. you can collect from the airport or pick one up from one of the outlets around the island. again pre booking before arriving is recommended
popular snorkelling spot approx 5 mins drive south out of muri - look for the named shop and park across the road for great snorkelling
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Fruits of Rarotonga
popular snorkelling spot approx 5 mins drive south out of muri - look for the named shop and park across the road for great snorkelling
def worth a hit if you're a golfer - 9 holes. stay away on saturday mornings as is very busy with locals.
Rarotonga Golf Club
def worth a hit if you're a golfer - 9 holes. stay away on saturday mornings as is very busy with locals.
left field here - go past the sea wall following the airport and park across the road (you can see the super brown dairy) . check your air nz app for the next arrival and sit here and watch the plane fly over your head and land
Rarotonga International Airport
left field here - go past the sea wall following the airport and park across the road (you can see the super brown dairy) . check your air nz app for the next arrival and sit here and watch the plane fly over your head and land
KiteSUP Watersports Cook Islands
you can hire a paddle board here or take a night SUP. great fun
option two for a buffet and cultural show - will come pick you up - some say this is more authentic than the te vara nui option....compare the two via trip advisor
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Highland Paradise
Maungaroa Driveoption two for a buffet and cultural show - will come pick you up - some say this is more authentic than the te vara nui option....compare the two via trip advisor
a third option for a cultural show and buffet - note the resort is child free . lower price point in the the centre of muri
Muri Beach Club Hotel Rarotonga
Nukupure Drivea third option for a cultural show and buffet - note the resort is child free . lower price point in the the centre of muri
want a cardio workout - around 45 mins return this is a good incline walk with great views of the western side of the island. grab a map and you will see where to get on. QR scanners are there as you go up.
Raemaru
want a cardio workout - around 45 mins return this is a good incline walk with great views of the western side of the island. grab a map and you will see where to get on. QR scanners are there as you go up.
Ride Rarotonga
Ara TapuRent a regular bike or E bike and they will door off & collect.
riderarotonga.com
one of two options for what has become the #1 visitor attraction - swimming with the turtles in the incoming tide. recommend pre booking.
Snorkel Cook Islands
one of two options for what has become the #1 visitor attraction - swimming with the turtles in the incoming tide. recommend pre booking.
Akura Fishing Charters
our most recommended fishing charter - these guys catch the most fish!
the very popular 'cross island walk' (the needle walk) - start either at the wigmores waterfall on the southern side and walk approx 3-3 1/2 hours over the centre of the island (the needle) to the main town centre side of Avarua or vice versa. not recommended after lots of rain and you will to arrange how to get back from the other side - some get dropped off or take the bus or leave a vehicle at one end and bus to the other. enjoy its a great walking experience!
Te Rua Manga, Islas Cook
the very popular 'cross island walk' (the needle walk) - start either at the wigmores waterfall on the southern side and walk approx 3-3 1/2 hours over the centre of the island (the needle) to the main town centre side of Avarua or vice versa. not recommended after lots of rain and you will to arrange how to get back from the other side - some get dropped off or take the bus or leave a vehicle at one end and bus to the other. enjoy its a great walking experience!
the main tourist hub of the island with all the resorts, night market, lagoon cruises and much more...
Muri Beach, Islas Cook
the main tourist hub of the island with all the resorts, night market, lagoon cruises and much more...
Food scene
a must do in the heart of Muri Beach - loads of fresh locally cooked food for sale at reasonable prices. usually every Tues / Wed / Thurs / Sun
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Muri Night Markets
a must do in the heart of Muri Beach - loads of fresh locally cooked food for sale at reasonable prices. usually every Tues / Wed / Thurs / Sun
once a week on saturday mornings - get there early to grab some local produce, gifts and great food! 9am - noon
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Punanga Nui Market
Ara Tapuonce a week on saturday mornings - get there early to grab some local produce, gifts and great food! 9am - noon
the iconic 'Traders' sits in the town centre overlooking the water, great pizzas, dining on the deck or just a place to hang with the locals and have a drink
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Trader Jacks
Ara Taputhe iconic 'Traders' sits in the town centre overlooking the water, great pizzas, dining on the deck or just a place to hang with the locals and have a drink
in the heart of muri - great brekkie and coffee and a range of healthy food options
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Deli Licious Cafe
Ara Tapuin the heart of muri - great brekkie and coffee and a range of healthy food options
a larger conveniance store on the southern side of the island. stocks a range of organic and fresh foods as well as fresh tuna when caught. worth a visit for a scoop of ice cream too !
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Wigmore's Superstore
Ara Tapua larger conveniance store on the southern side of the island. stocks a range of organic and fresh foods as well as fresh tuna when caught. worth a visit for a scoop of ice cream too !
a true steakhouse with large nz steaks, very clean and great hosts. worth a visit
Alberto's Steakhouse and Bar
Ara Tapua true steakhouse with large nz steaks, very clean and great hosts. worth a visit
#1 cafe on the Rock! a local favourite and always busy - closed sundays mondays. great cafe , coffee, food. on the long straight on the western side of the island
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Beluga
#1 cafe on the Rock! a local favourite and always busy - closed sundays mondays. great cafe , coffee, food. on the long straight on the western side of the island
funky hawaiin beach style overlooking the beach for dinner or a happy hour drink
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The Waterline Restaurant and Beach Bar
Arorangifunky hawaiin beach style overlooking the beach for dinner or a happy hour drink
for something different head to the Castaway Resort and the Wilsons Beach Bar - beach front for drinks, dinner, pretty cool and popular with the locals
Castaway Resort
for something different head to the Castaway Resort and the Wilsons Beach Bar - beach front for drinks, dinner, pretty cool and popular with the locals
the NO.1 local spot in the heart of town by the wharf - try the huge palace burger! $3.50 happy hour burgers on wednesdays
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Palace Takeaways
Ara Taputhe NO.1 local spot in the heart of town by the wharf - try the huge palace burger! $3.50 happy hour burgers on wednesdays
great local fish and chip shop - bit of a hike away in aorarangi but a great local haunt and locally caught fish burgers
The Pacific Fish & Chip Shop
Ara Tapugreat local fish and chip shop - bit of a hike away in aorarangi but a great local haunt and locally caught fish burgers
possibly the best burgers on the island. in matavera part of the Kaps Gas Station and store.
Vili's Burger Joint Matavera
possibly the best burgers on the island. in matavera part of the Kaps Gas Station and store.
LOVE CAFE CART
Ara Tapulocated in the new shopping complex just south out of muri great coffee and smoothies
on the beach just as you head to avarua, has great happy hours and very popular with the locals , cheap food cheap drinks right on the beach
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Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
Ara Tapuon the beach just as you head to avarua, has great happy hours and very popular with the locals , cheap food cheap drinks right on the beach
big tip here - our local fresh food shop, only use the main supermarket for your dried goods, this shop has all the best fresh meat, veges and lots of local fresh produce - you're welcome !
Prime Foods Ltd
Saint Joseph's Roadbig tip here - our local fresh food shop, only use the main supermarket for your dried goods, this shop has all the best fresh meat, veges and lots of local fresh produce - you're welcome !
our main supermarket. all your dried and frozen goods. you get to see how much we pay for our food here! also a handy liquor store is in the same complex. stay away saturday mornings 9-12 very busy!
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CITC Supermarket
Ara Tapuour main supermarket. all your dried and frozen goods. you get to see how much we pay for our food here! also a handy liquor store is in the same complex. stay away saturday mornings 9-12 very busy!
mediterranean style tapas, some say the best food on the island. at the higher price bracket with great views over the ocean
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Antipodes rarotonga
mediterranean style tapas, some say the best food on the island. at the higher price bracket with great views over the ocean
the iconic restaurant in tupapa higher end , great cocktails, kids menu. great sunsets and a very nice semi formal place to dine for dinner
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Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar
Ara Taputhe iconic restaurant in tupapa higher end , great cocktails, kids menu. great sunsets and a very nice semi formal place to dine for dinner
just as you head in to muri beside the two storey Ma'i Restaurant and Bar - great locally caught fish & chips / burgers etc
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
just as you head in to muri beside the two storey Ma'i Restaurant and Bar - great locally caught fish & chips / burgers etc
opposite the Muri Night Market - very busy the owner cooks his own fish just landed daily
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The Mooring Fish Cafe
opposite the Muri Night Market - very busy the owner cooks his own fish just landed daily
one of the better restaurants with a intimate small dining setting - prefect for that one off fancy dinner - no children under 18yrs as is a adult only resort.
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Little Polynesian Resort
one of the better restaurants with a intimate small dining setting - prefect for that one off fancy dinner - no children under 18yrs as is a adult only resort.
great beach bar and dining - consistently good food - lots of happy hour specials, on the western side of the island - sunset capital!
Wilsons Bar & Restaurant
great beach bar and dining - consistently good food - lots of happy hour specials, on the western side of the island - sunset capital!
Wilsons Beach Bar is in the resort and a great beach bar / restaurant friendly staff and daily changing menu.
Castaway Resort
Wilsons Beach Bar is in the resort and a great beach bar / restaurant friendly staff and daily changing menu.
inside this resort is On The Beach (OTB) one of the better restaurants on the island - very good german chef / owner doing a 3 course set menu or a la carte with a european theme.
Manuia Beach Resort
inside this resort is On The Beach (OTB) one of the better restaurants on the island - very good german chef / owner doing a 3 course set menu or a la carte with a european theme.
Hand stretched authentic italian pizza - the only on the island making the dough not using a bought or frozen product. they have pretty out there flavors and has a big local following - all the way over on the southside past Wigmores and open fri sat only 4-8pm
Southside Pizza
Hand stretched authentic italian pizza - the only on the island making the dough not using a bought or frozen product. they have pretty out there flavors and has a big local following - all the way over on the southside past Wigmores and open fri sat only 4-8pm
City/town information
head to the 'main drag' of Avarua, our town centre with shops, banks, supermarket , produce stalls, food carts, the famous Palace Takeaways and more.
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Avarua District
head to the 'main drag' of Avarua, our town centre with shops, banks, supermarket , produce stalls, food carts, the famous Palace Takeaways and more.
Neighborhoods
head to the south side of the island and visit the quieter beaches such as Vaimaanga and the Avaavaroa Passage home of the now famous turtle tours
Vaimaanga Tapere
head to the south side of the island and visit the quieter beaches such as Vaimaanga and the Avaavaroa Passage home of the now famous turtle tours