Top 5 Historic Sites in Southern Cook Islands, Southern Cook Islands

January 15, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands including Cook Islands Cultural Village, Arai-Te-Tonga, Wreck of the Matai, Julian Dashwood's House, Para O Tane Palace.
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1. Cook Islands Cultural Village

Arorangi Cook Islands +682 21 314 [email protected] http://www.cookislandsculturalvillage.com/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Cook Islands Cultural Village

Visitors to this historic village can participate in a variety of activities from coconut husking to fishing in order to experience the lifestyles of the Maori people.

Reviewed By RitaReview1 - Sydney, Australia

A beautiful island and only five hours from Sydney. Staying in a beautiful house on the beach With my partner. The locals a lovely and it has a very peaceful easy vibe. Very casual place, no need to dress up. Variety food is not so big. I loved it here

2. Arai-Te-Tonga

Cook Islands
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Arai-Te-Tonga

This historic and sacred site consists of several stone structures forming a koutu or royal court where Maori chiefs were inaugurated.

3. Wreck of the Matai

Avarua Cook Islands
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4.0 based on 58 reviews

Wreck of the Matai

The SS Matai, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co., was carrying a load of Model T cars when it was wrecked on Dec. 24, 1916. This area is now a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving.

Reviewed By WellyChicky - Wellington, New Zealand

Good snorkel spot. If you plan on going on the reefsub or rongohiva speedboat, don't bother making a special trip as these both give you opportunities to snorkel around the wreck. At low tide you can swim/walk out to it, it's quite a big wreck and one of the best snorkel spots on the island

4. Julian Dashwood's House

Cook Islands

This English author, noted for writing about life on the Cook Islands, moved here in the 1930s and married an island girl. Both he and his wife are buried in the garden located behind the cottage.

5. Para O Tane Palace

Makea Tinirau Rd, Avarua Cook Islands
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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