The most beautiful trips to Rarotonze
Trips to the largest of the Cook Islands
Rarotonga is the largest and most important island of the Cook Islands. Here you can take some nice tours to the mountainous and lush vegetation overflowing inland or go around the island and try a few nice beaches
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 has only about 30 kilometers. It can be undertaken on a moped, bike or or on the bike with motor help. You will see green mountains on all sides, typical houses, occasionally beaches – but you would probably expect there will be much more beaches. There are several short roads leading from the main road directly into the interior, so this trip can also be extended. In addition, the main busy road leading along the coast is in more than halfway around the island accompanied by much greener and quieter small parallel road through interior. So you can actually bypass the island twice and each time a little differently. continue reading
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 beaches, lagoon, coconut palms and overgrown coral islands motus. Fortunately, accommodation capacity on the beach is limited and that is why there are no extreme crowds. It is just the perfect place for a few days of relaxation. continue reading
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 from north to south through tropical jungle during this approximately three-to four-hour lasting walk. You can also get a little wet and sometimes go in foggy clouds. Anyway, with a bit of luck you will have nice view of the highest peaks of the island Te Manga (653 m asl) and Te Atukura (638 m asl) from the highest point of the trek. Definitely do not underestimate shoes as there are a lot of slippery, muddy and even quite steep passages. It is possible to walk the trek in the opposite direction (i.e. from south to north) too, but it is not recommended as there is a greater risk of losing your way. 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 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. continue reading
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 short trip to oceanic nature from each roads leading to the interior. Well accessible is a short trip from Muri beach along the river Avana with views of the surrounding jungles in overgrown mountains. continue reading
