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Article Visit of Avarua

The capital of the Cook Islands

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Visit of Avarua
Inserted: 25.08.2013
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The capital of the Cook Islands Avarua has a little more than five thousand inhabitants and in translation means two harbors. Considering the local conditions it is a busy place, but do not expect here any high-rise buildings and that's a good thing. The most interesting and photogenic place here is the harbor, from where there are nice views of local green mountains towering practically just outside the town.

Maungatea Bluff

Directly above Avarua rises mighty massif of Maungatea (340 m asl). There is a path leading to it as well, but the signage is very poor, so there is quite high chance to get lost even after a few steps in the jungle.

Maungatea Bluff
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Ikurangi

From the port you can also see the ridge connecting majestic peaks of Ikurangi (485 m asl) and Te Manga / Needle (653 m asl) – the highest mountain of the island.

Ikurangi
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Fish shop in the Avatiu harbor

There is no problem to buy fish here.

Fish shop in the Avatiu harbor
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Catamaran

You will enjoy the views of the traditional ship in Oceania – catamaran, which can be overcome quickly also very shallow waters.

Catamaran
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Department of Justice

The road is dominated by scooters – most practical vehicles on this small island. You can see the modern building of the Ministry of Justice in the background.

Department of Justice
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Shop in Avarua

Some shops are nicely decorated here.

Shop in Avarua
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Catholic Cathedral

The cathedral is modern and not so interesting.

Catholic Cathedral
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Old Christian church and cemetery

The old whitewashed church with an adjacent cemetery gives more picturesque impression.

Old Christian church and cemetery
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