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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands
Sipping coconut milk while bargaining for handmade jewelry and swaying your hips to live music—just another Saturday morning in Rarotonga. After a few hours of checking out the wharf-side Punanga Nui Market, hit the beaches of this reef-protected volcanic island. There are plenty of picturesque lagoons that allow peaceful swimming or snorkeling, and moonlit strolls along the East Side sands are pure magic. Raro Safari Tours are a popular way to explore the island’s vivid rainforest.
Restaurants in Rarotonga
1. Bergman & Sons
2. TUMUTOA TOURS
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
TUMUTOA TOURS offers an authentic cultural experience how our ancestors lived & survived. UMU & DISCOVERY WALKING TOUR Umu earth-oven cooking class & Discovery Walk of Puaikura Village FRIDAY UMU & FIRESHOW Learn fire making, coconut husking, climbing etc RAEMARU MOUNTAIN TRACK Hear storytelling of our 7 Warriors who claimed the land of Puaikura known as Tinomana. Spectacular mountain & seaviews.
3. Tivaevae Collectables
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Designer traditional pacific fabric art for your home. We are proud to keep the art of Tivaevae alive with both traditional hand embroidered Tivaevae, machine made or cut and tacked Tivaevae for you to hand sew yourself. Plus many other pacific inspired gifts for you to take home.
Reviewed By 808allie
I wanted a reminder of the absolute joy of our visit to Rarotonga, and the dress I purchased here is the perfect momento as it not only has the design, colors and uniqueness of the Cook Islands, but I know it is made with the spirit of joy and kindness. Kathrine was so helpful with my purchase, and the earrings I bought are also so lovely and unique, I will always feel as if I am back on my perfect holiday when I wear - or even just look at - these items. Can't wait to go back!
4. Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)
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4.5 based on 353 reviews
Sunday services are filled with hymns sung in the Maori language at this island church which dates back to 1853. The local graveyard is noted for some famous inhabitants including American author Robert Dean Frisbie.
Reviewed By 670kates - Byron Bay, Australia
What a wonderful experience to sit among a congregation of warm loving people sharing their faith with everyone so joyously. Very proud of their identity and faith, the service is presented in the local language with occasional references to the many visitors. Church is not a tourist attraction as far as I am concerned and all should be respectful of this tradition. Make sure you donate to the collection generously.
5. Perfumes of Rarotonga Avarua
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Rarotonga is so lucky to be surrounded by the most beautiful flowers in the world. The scents, starting at sunrise, and never ending have to be smelt to be believed. We make here the most delicate of perfumes, complimentary body cosmetics, candles. Finally our local fruit liqueurs bring flavor as well as scents to the palate.Our Factory in Panama welcomes you and shows you how our various products are made, whilst in the Cook's Corner we have our famous Fudge Factory! Try an ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce!
Reviewed By ELLAI_11 - Salt Lake City, United States
We visited this store twice. Purchased most of our souvenirs there. It is conveniently located: in Avarua and right at the bus terminal. The two ladies that helped us were very nice, friendly and very willing to help us pick our items. On our second visit, they greeted us like we were long time friends. If you go there, try their fudge( so many flavors).
6. The Little Red Gallery
7. Coconut Tours
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
If true adventure is what you’re after, the Jungle Quad Adventure is perfect offering thrills and challenges driving your very own 4 wheel quad!Follow our knowledgeable Tour Guide and get lost deep in our beautiful, lush and preserved jungle driving your very own 350cc Yamaha Grizzly Quad. This 90% off road adventure will see you venturing through hidden valleys in Turangi and Avana and get a close view of the great Te Atukura Mountain, weather pending. Then hold on tight as you encounter rugged terrain, cross jungle streams and tropical rivers. You will see a side of Rarotonga not often ventured. Turn your holiday into a wild adventure on this ultimate experience! The Quads are fully automatic and easy to drive and orientation is given at beginning of the tour. Rain or shine you can be sure to have an experience like no other. Finish off the tour up the mountain with a swim in a fresh water creek, to return to refreshments once tour is over. Located in the hub of Muri Beach Coconut Tours is your number one adventure!
8. The Dive Centre - The Big Fish
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, conveniently located on the stunning marine reserve of Aroa beach. We offer guided dives for all levels, from wrecks to passages, drop off’s, night dives and more. Our friendly multilingual staff can cater for total beginners to the highly experienced in the crystal clear warm water of the south pacific. The Dive Centre Provides daily introduction lagoon and boat dives, with light refreshments served after every treasured water experience, also available are dive packages that will include accommodation if needed, complimentary pick up/ drop off from your resort, and a variety of courses from open water to dive master and specialties.
9. Te Vara Nui Village
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4.5 based on 2,206 reviews
Te Vara Nui Village is the Cultural Centre of the Cook Islands offering 3 amazing products: a 2.5 hour VILLAGE TOUR offering a full authentic journey into our past, a Stunning Over-Water Night Show and first class Island/Western fusion buffet dinning experience on floating and fixed stages set in botanical gardens surrounded by rock gardens and waterfalls, and our COMBO PACKAGE offering both Village Tour and Over-Water Night Show and Buffet dinner in one night. Your ultimate cultural experience not to be missed!!!!
Reviewed By jacobu49 - Tamworth, Australia
This is a must do experience in the Cook Islands. From start to finish, you will be left speechless with the amazing dancing and story telling of the Polynesian history, with a local guides passing on my knowledge of Traditional lifestyle in the Cook Islands. Enjoy a feast of local dishes, which were amazing. I highly recommend taking part of this unnique experience. Worthy every penny.
10. Koteka Winery
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 714miriamh
Easy to find, just follow the directions on the road for the vanilla. Roll up to his house, knock on door and he will come out and take you into his outdoor room where all the vanilla and vodka making is. Make sure your up for a cpl shots lol as this dude will give you taste tester of all his vodka and chocolates nom nom. Awesome dude, vodka, chocolate and dont forget the vanilla beans. Also dont forget to donate to the local team he fundraisers for. Take cash!
