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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 15
to discover the unspoilt island paradise Nikao Pue
of Rarotonga. From the jungle covered Avarua
mountains to the sparkling aquatic 17 28
playground and beyond, Rarotonga has 16
something for everyone. 20 Arorangi
Matavera
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• See tropical reef fish while snorkelling in the 11
Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve Rarotonga
• Watch an island night cultural show
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DO Ngatangiia Motutapu
• Take the local bus that circles the island and 2
explore Rarotonga 4 Aroa Oneroa
• Try stand-up paddle boarding or wind surfing 26 27 Vaimaanga Muri 25 23 Koromiri
in Muri Lagoon 14
5 10 Titikaveka 24 7 Taakoka
EAT & DRINK 12 9 13 8
• Taste the flavours of fresh local cuisine at the 6 21 22
Muri Night Markets, open four nights a week 19
• 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
WHAT’S ON 1 . Aro’a Beachside Resort 15 15 . Club Raro Resort 14
Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon 2 The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments 16 16 Crown Beach Resort & Spa 21
Festival 3 Castaway Resort 15 17 The Edgewater Resort & Spa 19
2 to 7 May 4 Lagoon Breeze Villas 16 18 The Islander Hotel 15
5 Moana Sands Beachfront Villas 17 19 Little Polynesian Resort 26
Te Maeva Nui Festival 6 Motu Beachfront Art Villas 22 20 Manuia Beach Resort 21
August (dates to be confirmed) 7 Muri Beachcomber 17 21 Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel 15
Round Rarotonga Road Race 8 Nautilus Resort 23 22 Moana Sands Lagoon Resort 16
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Ocean Escape Resort and Spa
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Muri Beach Club Hotel
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19 to 25 September 10 Palm Grove 18 24 Muri Beach Resort 17
Te Mire Tiare Flower Festival 11 Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Rarotonga 27 25 Pacific Resort Rarotonga 24
November (dates to be confirmed) 12 Sea Change Villas 25 26 The Rarotongan Beach Resort
13 Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa 27 & Lagoonarium 18
Vaka Eiva – Canoe paddling Festival 14 Te Vakaroa Villas 26 27 Sanctuary Rarotonga – On The Beach 25
22 to 29 November 28 Sunset Resort Rarotonga 20
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