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Discover crystal-clear turquoise waters
and stunning white sandy beaches
on a Muri Lagoon cruise

Courtesy of Koka Lagoon Cruises

HIKING ADVENTURE ON WHEELS
Rarotonga is paradise for nature lovers with With a circumference of just 32 kilometres, it’s
walks that cross the island and take you off the easy to circle Rarotonga on wheels. With no traffic
beaten track. One of the most popular is the lights on the island, hiring a car, motor scooter or
Cross Island Trek where you hike from the north electric bike is a popular way to explore at your
coast over the mountainous interior and down own pace. Adventure seekers will love getting off
to the south coast. Be rewarded with amazing the beaten track with a buggy or quad bike tour.
views from the Needle (Te Rua Manga) and cool Travel across muddy, rocky terrains and through
off at Wigmore’s waterfall. Other walking tracks streams as you head into the jungle. Take to the
include Raemaru Trek, Takuvaine Valley Trail and mountains on a 4WD inland safari and discover
Avana Valley Track. Most of the walks are sign ancient maraes and palaces. It is a great way to
posted and have different degrees of difficulty. experience another side of island life! Victoria Thompson
Rarotonga

Dylan Harrison

Raemaru Hike, Rarotonga Rarotonga

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