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RAROTONGA

Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga David Kirkland Photography

RAROTONGA
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At just 32 kilometres around it is easy Black Rock • Avatiu 13
to discover the unspoilt island paradise Nikao Pue
of Rarotonga. From the jungle covered Avarua
mountains to the sparkling aquatic 15 27
playground and beyond, Rarotonga has 14
something for everyone. 19 Arorangi 16

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