All activities in Rarotonga
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See it on your own
What you can visit without a tour in Rarotonga, with the gate price.
22 activities
Cross-Island Track
must-seeFreeThe walk across the island past the Needle, a 1,355-foot basalt spire.
Three to four hours north to south. It becomes impassable after rain: the mud on the southern descent is steep and slick.
the track is free
View detailsMuri Lagoon
must-seeFreeA shallow lagoon with four islets offshore, walkable to the motu at low tide.
At low tide you wade to Koromiri thigh-deep. At high tide you need the kayak.
the beach and lagoon are public and free; kayaks and paddleboards are hired
View detailsPunanga Nui Market
FreeSaturday morning market in Avarua: ika mata, fruit, black pearls and live music.
HoursSaturday morning only, until noon
It is the whole island's meeting point. If you are only on Rarotonga for a weekend, be there Saturday morning.
free to enter, you pay for what you buy
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Te Vara Nui Village
must-seePrice unconfirmedTe Vara Nui, Ara Tapu, Cook Islands · 4.6/5 · 478 Google reviews
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Te Rua Manga (The Needle)
Price unconfirmedQ666+CCF, Avarua, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 176 Google reviews
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Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
must-seePrice unconfirmedP7R8+8G6 Muri Beach Rarotonga, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands · 4.6/5 · 253 Google reviews
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Titikaveka Beach
Price unconfirmedP6GX+WJ4, Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 67 Google reviews
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Muri Night Markets
Price unconfirmedP7V9+34C, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands · 4.4/5 · 1,048 Google reviews
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Cook Islands National Museum
Price unconfirmedConstitution Ave, Avarua, Cook Islands · 3.9/5 · 55 Google reviews
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Black Rock
must-seePrice unconfirmedQ5RG+VGX, Avarua, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 203 Google reviews
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Tie Dye Rarotonga
Price unconfirmedP6HP+VWW, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.8/5 · 35 Google reviews
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Takitumu Conservation Area
Price unconfirmedP6MM+53V, Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.8/5 · 27 Google reviews
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Raro Buggy Tours
must-seePrice unconfirmedMuri Beach Point, 3050 Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 299 Google reviews
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Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve
Price unconfirmedP5RM+9G, Arorangi, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 28 Google reviews
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Ocean Toa Cook Islands
must-seePrice unconfirmedAvaavaroa Passage, Rarotonga, Cook Islands · 5.0/5 · 607 Google reviews
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Umu Experience
Price unconfirmedMain road, Avarua, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 47 Google reviews
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Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe
must-seePrice unconfirmedAra Tapu Rarotonga, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.6/5 · 473 Google reviews
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Avaavaroa Passage
Price unconfirmedP6M9+PJG, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.7/5 · 40 Google reviews
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Marae Moana Mural
Price unconfirmedQ5WM+R4J, Avarua, Cook Islands · 5.0/5 · 14 Google reviews
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Rarotonga Turtle Tours with Kali & Kato
must-seePrice unconfirmedAvaavaroa, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 5.0/5 · 370 Google reviews
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Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk
Price unconfirmedAvarua, Cook Islands · 4.8/5 · 161 Google reviews
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Go Local Turtle Tour
Price unconfirmedP6MF+G8V, Takitumu District, Cook Islands · 4.9/5 · 23 Google reviews
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