Swimming and trekking in one
If you want to get to know Raratonga a little, you must combine not only swimming and snorkeling, but also hiking and cycling. You will see very nice mountain sceneries and lush vegetation of the island´s interior. Since the island is relatively small, only a few interesting days will do well.
Day 1
Relax on Muri beach
Upon arrival, take at least one day of relaxation, exploring the beaches and coral motu in the southeast of the island in Muri, because it is the most beautiful beach on the island.
Swimming at Muri Beach
The most beautiful beach on Raratonga
Southeastern end of the island around the village of Muri meets the phantasies of Pacific paradise – white… continue reading
Day 2
Ride on bike around the island
The next day, explore the coastal part of the island on bike or moped and drive around the entire island in circle. You will see not only agricultural landscape beginning almost immediately at the end of the Muri beach, but also beautiful inland mountains covered with lush vegetation. Be sure to take a walk in the capital Avarua. Interesting are mainly views of the island from the pier.
Bike trip around Rarotonga
The trip around the island Rarotonga
One of the most popular trips in Rarotonga is leading around the island along the main road Ara Tapu, which… continue reading
Visit of Avarua
The capital of the Cook Islands
The capital of the Cook Islands Avarua has a little more than five thousand inhabitants and in translation… continue reading
Day 3
Kayaking and swimming
The third day can be relaxing again. Apart from swimming and snorkeling it is worth to rent a kayak for a few hours and sail around the various islands motu. Another more commercial kind of entertainment is a barbecue on one of the islands, which is probably offered by travel agencies.
Day 4
Crossing of the island
If you like hiking and want to get to know the interior of the island, there is no better outing than trek through the island from north to south. You will see here lush ocean jungle and from the pass at the Needle (Te Rua Manga) are also beautiful views of the island. The descent to the other side of the island will please also more adventurous tourists.
Trek across Rarotonga
Through the island from north to south
Cross-Island Track is absolutely the most interesting trip in Rarotonga. You will go across the whole island… continue reading
5 and more days on the island
If you have time about a week, you can walk into the interior of the island through other valleys:
- Worth walking is a short Avana trek
- The ascent to the highest mountain in the island Te Manga (653 m asl) through the valley Tupapa
- The way through the valley Takuva'ine
- Ascent to Maungatea Bluff
Avana trek
From the beach straight into the jungle
Tourism in Rarotonga is not just about the most famous Cross-Island Track. Basically, you can make at least a… continue reading