Rarotonga Holiday Guide

Map of Rarotonga Island     

The name of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is known world-wide as an exotic South Seas holiday destination. The island is fringed by an outer reef enclosing a turquoise blue lagoon, and white coral sand beaches can be found in almost all locations. Perfect for general vacations and holidays ... or that special Cook Islands honeymoon! A coastal road provides easy access to Rarotonga accommodation so it's easy to get around. The island is roughly oval in shape and is only about 9 km wide from east to west and 4.25 km wide from north to south. A round the island bus service has regular scheduled runs in both directions. It is hardly surprising that Rarotonga holidays are very popular.

So what to do on your Rarotonga holiday? There are many Rarotonga activities to be enjoyed!

• Enjoy relaxing by the pool of your resort or on your own Rarotonga beach .. . or cool off with a swim in the lagoon.
• Definitely go snorkelling in the lagoon right off the beach. Locals will tell you where the best spots are.
• Scuba-diving is popular and a number of dive operators provide professional and experienced services for diving and dive courses.
• Play golf at the Cook Islands Golf Club not far from the airport.
• Take a kayak, canoe, small sailboat or windsurfer out on the lagoon, especially good at Muri Lagoon as you can visit local islets.
• Hire a car or motorised bike and drive around the island stopping at interesting places along the way such as the sacred Black Rocks.
• Learn more about Cook Islands history at the interesting museum in Avarua, or visit the harbour and other points of interest. Maybe shop for souvenirs and enjoy a capuccino, cold drink or lunch at one of the cafes.
• Make the popular cross-island hike over Rarotonga's majestic inner highlands. It takes 3-5 hours depending on your level of fitness!
• Go game fishing for yellow fin tuna, marlin, mahi mahi or rainbow runner.
• Take in a Island Night, with captivating sensuous dance displays accompanied by a Polynesian style feast.

So, where is Rarotonga? Rarotonga is the main island in the Cook Islands in the centre of the South Pacific ocean.

Avarua Cook Islands: The main town of Avarua is on its northern coastline and is a small but vibrant community, with shops, cafes, banks, post office, car and motor bike hire, harbour, museum, offices, and other points of interest. The International Airport is located only 2kms west of Avarua past which there is the Cook Islands Golf Course. There are many Rarotonga resorts, hotels and villas and they offer a variety of Cook Islands packages for your holiday in the sun! And Cook Islands weddings are a specialty here and in Aitutaki if you are wishing to get married.