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RAROTONGA

Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga

RAROTONGA
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At just 32 kilometres around it is easy Black Rock • Avatiu 16
to discover the unspoilt island paradise Nikao Pue
of Rarotonga. From the jungle covered Avarua
mountains to the sparkling aquatic 18 30
playground and beyond, Rarotonga has 17
something for everyone. 22 Arorangi 19

Matavera
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• See tropical reef fish while snorkelling in the
Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve Rarotonga Ngatangiia
• Watch an island night cultural show
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DO Motutapu
• Take the local bus that circles the island and 2 5
explore Rarotonga 4 Aroa Oneroa
• Try stand-up paddle boarding or wind surfing 28 29 Vaimaanga Muri 27 25 Koromiri
in Muri Lagoon 15
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12 Titikaveka 26 Taakoka
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• Taste the flavours of fresh local cuisine at the 23 11
Muri Night Markets, open four nights a week 21
• Try the local dish Ika Mata, raw fish marinated INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
in a mixture of lemon or lime and coconut milk
• Tour Matutu Brewery and sample the . APARTMENTS & VILLAS PAGE . HOTELS & RESORTS PAGE
Cook Islands very own craft beer 1 Aro’a Beachside Inn ◆◆◆ 19 16 Club Raro Resort ◆◆◆ 20
2 The Black Pearl at Puaikura ◆◆◆ 19 17 Crown Beach Resort & Spa ◆◆◆◆¯ 30
WHAT’S ON 3 Castaway Resort ◆◆◆ 19 18 The Edgewater Resort & Spa ◆◆◆¯ 20
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Ikurangi Eco Retreat ◆◆◆¯
Opera in Rarotonga 4 Lagoon Breeze Villas ◆◆◆¯ 21 20 The Islander Hotel ◆◆◆¯ 21
1 June 5 Manea on Muri ◆◆◆ 19 21 Little Polynesian Resort ◆◆◆◆¯ 29
6 Moana Sands Beachfront Villas ◆◆◆¯ 22 22 Manuia Beach Resort ◆◆◆◆ 26
Round Rarotonga Road Race 7 Muri Beachcomber ◆◆◆¯ 23 23 Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel ◆◆◆¯ 22
17 to 23 September 8 Nautilus Resort ◆◆◆◆¯ 31 24 Moana Sands Lagoon Resort ◆◆◆¯ 22
Te Mire Tiare Flower Festival 9 Palm Grove ◆◆◆¯ 24 25 Muri Beach Club Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 26
27 November to 4 December 10 Royale Takitumu ◆◆◆◆ 28 26 Muri Beach Resort ◆◆◆¯ 23
11 Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa ◆◆◆◆◆ 32 27 Pacific Resort Rarotonga ◆◆◆◆ 27
Vaka Eiva – Canoe paddling Festival 28 The Rarotongan Beach Resort
November (dates to be confirmed) 12 Sea Change Villas ◆◆◆◆ 29 & Lagoonarium ◆◆◆¯ 25
13 Sunhaven Beach Bungalows ◆◆◆¯ 23 29 Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach
14 Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa ◆◆◆◆◆ 33 (Adults Only) ◆◆◆◆ 25
15 Te Vakaroa Villas ◆◆◆◆¯ 31 30 Sunset Resort Rarotonga ◆◆◆¯ 24

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