Rarotonga is one of the youngest lands among the Cook Islands. Narrow coastline surrounded by trees, majestic mountains and deep gorges - all this natural splendor never ceases to attract travelers from different countries. At first glance, the island may seem quite unexplored and uninhabited, but its territory has well-developed tourist infrastructure.
Rarotonga amazes gourmets and those who prefer exotic dishes. The isolation of the island was the main reason for special culinary traditions to appear. Recipes of many local treats have … Open
Rarotonga is the amazingly beautiful and charming island with interesting cultural traditions. Music and dance have become indispensable attributes of everyday life. The islanders consider … Open
The capital of the island is the town of Avarua. Its name literally translates as 'two harbors.' Back in 1992, it was a humble port city, but after the past festival of Maire Nui it started to develop. Today is a large tourist center. Amazing avenues and streets buried in the greenery, unique architectural constructions built in the best traditions of Polynesia and the lovely green hills on the horizon - this is how Avarua looks like. The main tourist attraction is a group of trees called Seven-In-One-Coconut-Tree. Palm trees form a perfect circle; a lot of interesting stories are associated with this natural landmark. Rarotonga also features several medieval buildings, churches and ancient cemeteries. Local museums represent a rich collection of historical and archaeological exhibits, as well as handicrafts and national costumes.
Rarotonga Island is the good choice for those who like sports and beaches, but also for excursions fans. There are lots of places of interest spread through scenic towns and villages. The … Open
Nature admirers and fans of active holidays should certainly visit the Cocopat Amusement Park. It was created specially for tourists. There are a lot of sportsgrounds and recreation areas in this picturesque place. Here, you can play golf, have a wonderful picnic among exotic plants, and make use of the services offered by water sports centers. In the park, there are many beautiful places for walks and special playgrounds for children. For vacationers’ convenience, there are several restaurants and sports equipment rental centers in the territory of the park.
Rarotonga is the island with wide beaches and picturesque nature, various entertainment and fitness centers, interesting shops and restaurants. Titikaveke beach is the most popular on the … Open
It will be interesting for fans of event tourism to visit the island in February. The traditional Dance and Culture Festival is held at this time here. It lasts for a week. During the festival, you can witness music and dance groups’ performances and see the works of local craftsmen and artists. At the festival, travelers have also an opportunity to buy a lot of unique gifts and take part in interesting entertainments.