8 days in Rarotonga Itinerary
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Avarua — 7 nights
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Marlin Queen Fishing Charters has been added to your itinerary. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cook Island Christian Church (CICC), take in the dramatic scenery at Papua ( Wigmore's) Waterfall, enjoy the sand and surf at Muri Lagoon, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Te Rua Manga (The Needle).
To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Avarua trip planning website.
Auckland, New Zealand to Avarua is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Cook Islands Standard Time (CKT), which is usually a -22 hour difference. When traveling from Auckland in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Avarua, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Avarua trip planning website.
Auckland, New Zealand to Avarua is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Cook Islands Standard Time (CKT), which is usually a -22 hour difference. When traveling from Auckland in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in Avarua, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Highlights from your trip
Rarotonga travel guide
The center of Rarotonga is a mass of peaks and ridges, closely thatched with dense jungle. Around the outer edge of the island, between verdant bush and pristine white beaches, you'll find a scattering of hotels and resorts; restaurants, bars, and cafes; paw paw patches and fields of taro, mango, and bananas. Explore the unspoiled scenery of the interior, or relax wholeheartedly into the laid-back Islander way of life. There are two bus routes--clockwise and counterclockwise around the island--and the buses stop on demand, allowing you to get around with ease (if at a sedate place). Encircled by a sheltering coral reef, the crystal clear waters surrounding the island are calm and perfect for fishing, swimming, diving, paddling, snorkeling, or simply splashing about. Rarotonga also serves as the gateway to the rest of the Cook Islands, with tiny traditional communities, ancient caves, uninhabited islets, and sandy atolls to discover.
