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1. cookislandspocketguide.com › a-brief-history-ofA Brief History of Rarotonga & the Cook Islands

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   A Brief Timeline of the Cook Islands’ History. 500 AD – 800 AD – Polynesian settlers arrive on Rarotonga and begin colonising other islands. 1300s – Tangi’ia and Karika from Tahiti and Samoa conquer Rarotonga and divide it into six tribes. 1595 – Pukapuka is first sighted by European explorer, Alvaro de Mendana.

2. cookislandspocketguide.com › the-complete-travelThe Complete Travel Guide to Rarotonga ️ [2024] - Cook ...

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   • The Best Cafes and Restaurants on Rarotonga
   • Things to Do on Rarotonga For Foodies
   • Self-Catering on Rarotonga

   On The Beach (OTB) Restaurant & Bar (Manuia Beach Resort, Arorangi)

   Wilson’s Beach Bar & Restaurant (Castaway Resort, Arorangi)

   The Cafe(Avarua)

   Beluga Cafe(Arorangi)

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   Watch a cultural showcomplete with an “umu” buffet

   Prepare your own umu with Tumutoa Tours

   Make some “fruitful” discoveries on an inland walk with Ariimoana

   Hit all of the hottest cocktail spots withTik-ebikes & Tours

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   Rarotonga has several options for large supermarkets, as well as many smaller convenience stores, the majority of which can be found along the main road (Ara Tapu). Grocery stores are typically stocked with imported brands from New Zealand, as well as local fruit and vegetables. Produce can also be purchased from roadside market stalls and other we...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RarotongaRarotonga - Wikipedia

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   History. Demographics and settlements. Area attractions. Transport. Popular culture. Gallery. See also. References. External links. Rarotonga. Coordinates: 21°14′6″S 159°46′41″W. Rarotonga is the largest and most populous of the Cook Islands.

4. cookislands.travel › islands › history-peopleOur History and People | Cook Islands

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   Signs of historic & cultural significance on Rarotonga. Explore Rarotonga on your own time and in your own way, by visiting sites of cultural and historical significance. Learn the history of the Cook Islands Christian Churches (CICC) scattered around the island.

5. www.britannica.com › place › RarotongaRarotonga | Cook Islands, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 13, 2024 · The island was inhabited by Polynesian people around 800 ce and bears marks of a long period of habitation, including marae, or temple platforms, in the valley traversed by Tupapa Stream. The Ara Metua, an ancient pathway, circles the island inland from a paved coastal road.

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   When did Rarotonga become a part of the Cook Islands?

   • The Political Status of the Cook Islands. In June 1980, a treaty was signed with the US for the Cook Islands to claim the islands of Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Manihiki and Rakahanga. A treaty with France delimited the boundary between the Cook Islands and French Polynesia in 1990. That’s it for our brief history of Rarotonga and the Cook Islands.

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   Who were the first settlers in the Cook Islands?

   • The first settlers in the Cook Islands cames from the Society and Marquesas Islands (now French Polynesia) who had lived on the islands somewhere between 200 BC and 200 AD. From French Polynesia, vaka (canoes) travelled across the South Pacific to Rapa Nui, Hawaii, South America and to Rarotonga and the Cook Islands around 500 to 800 AD.

   A Brief History of Rarotonga & the Cook Islands

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   What happened to papeiha in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands?

   • He left two Tahitian preachers, most famously Papeiha, on the island. Two years later, he returned to an almost fully converted island. In 1823, a coral limestone church was built; a church where you can enjoy services to this day in Arutanga – see the 10 Best Churches in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands for Visitors.

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   Is Rarotonga a luxury resort?

   • With a backdrop of verdant volcanic peaks and stretches of pepper-white sand as far as the eye can see, Rarotonga certainly sets the scene for a luxury retreat. Combine that with the lavish villas spilling onto the sands, as well as experiences to pamper and indulge, and you know you’re in paradise.

   The Complete Travel Guide to Rarotonga ️ [2024]

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7. www.tripadvisor.co.nz › Hotels-g309713-RarotongaTHE 10 BEST Accommodation in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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   Rarotonga Hotels on Tripadvisor: Find 23,316 traveller reviews, 24,972 candid photos, and prices for hotels in Rarotonga.