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Things to do in Rarotonga

Top Things to Do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Rarotonga Attractions

Things to Do in Rarotonga

Top Attractions in Rarotonga

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  • Great times on Muri lagoon dogs 🐕 are super friendly and want to hitch a ride to the other side.

1. Muri Lagoon

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Beaches
by JordarnR
beautiful water and colour awesome snorkelling place and beautiful fish a must fdo when you go to visit the island
  • View from Te Rua Manga

2. Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

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Mountains
by timothyn547
There are sections of this trek that are incredibly steep, with you needing to pull yourself up tree roots on slipper...
  • Friendly butterflyfish

3. Aroa Marine Reserve

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Nature & Wildlife Areas
by 921AliA
What a great place to swim with a great variety of tropical fish, been windy lately but usually very calm, a must do!
  • A small clearing area (with a neat lawn) inside the Garden

4. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

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Gardens
by jamesl680
The garden is fantastic and filled with the most amazing flowering tropical plants.
  • Black Rock Beach

5. Black Rock Beach

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Beaches
by jjluke
Fish here tended to be a bit more shy, but more diverse than other areas (or so we perceived).
  • Te Ara Museum

6. Te Ara- Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

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Speciality Museums
Open now
by Stingray7300
Stan was an excellent guide and host, giving a great history of the population of the Cook Islands and its culture, a...

7. Punanga Nui

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Flea & Street Markets
Open now
by shaneneg
Great people, great atmosphere with singing and performances - we loved our Saturday morning here, it wasn't too busy...
  • Either way around the island you will see our sign

8. Koteka Winery

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Wineries & Vineyards
  • Cook Island Christian Church

9. Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)

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Religious Sites
by debbiec884
I felt welcomed and I loved the singing plus the morning tea was really a great way to finish .
  • fish

10. Tikioki Marine Reserve

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Nature & Wildlife Areas
by 967richardw
Awesome fish and coral, great for snorkling
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