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RAROTONGA

Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga

RAROTONGA
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At just 32 kilometres around it is easy Black Rock • Avatiu 15
to discover the unspoilt island paradise Nikao Pue
of Rarotonga. From the jungle covered Avarua
mountains to the sparkling aquatic 17 29
playground and beyond, Rarotonga has 16
something for everyone. 21 Arorangi 18

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

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