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Rarotonga
Rarotonga is the capital and hub of the Cook Islands.
This island paradise is the largest and youngest island (2.3 million years old) of the group. It’s a just 32 kms right around the island with a resident population of about 11,000 people. The main township Avarua is located on the north side of the island.
Rarotonga is encircled by a fringing reef and lagoon, so water-based activities are on offer everywhere. There’s a wide range of accommodation options, transport, tours and activities, sports and events, art, restaurants and cafes, activities for children and much more!
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Must Do's While You Experience Rarotonga
while you lie in a deck chair as the sun sets over the lagoon – then take a moonlit stroll on the beach.
into Muri Lagoon and the surrounding reef. Spot giant Trevally fish and try crab racing.
with the incredible Cook Island dancers at an island night.
the inner road of the island, a great way to see local life and spot some of the ancient Marae.
wood carvings and local art as gifts for family and friends, from the popular Punanga Nui Markets in Avarua (open Saturday mornings until midday)
A great way to see the rainforest side of the Island
including an umu or the national dish ika mata (fresh tuna marinated in coconut milk, lime and chilli)
where the visibility all year round is 30 metres, with warm waters of 25 degrees, with so much to see – and it’s just so easy
(a sarong) from the roadside or at a store in Avarua
collecting shells and spotting the colourful trigger fish and blue starfish
