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The Top Activities and Must-Dos on Rarotonga. That’s right, this island of only 67 km² (26 mi²) certainly does have a whopping 50 things to do and more! Rarotonga might be compact, but that is what makes it an effortless tropical destination.
- Have an Awesome Night at the Highland Paradise Cultural Show. While the scenery in the Cook Islands is what blows people’s minds, it’s the culture that makes people fall in love with the archipelago, and the best place to learn about it is at the Highland Paradise Cultural Show.
- Go Snorkelling at Aroa Beach. There’s no shortage of amazing places to go snorkelling on Rarotonga, and we tried our best to sample as many as possible.
- Hang Out at the Punanga Nui Morning Markets. Every Saturday, downtown Avarua comes alive at the Punanga Nui Markets, and no weekend in Rarotonga is complete without wandering around chatting to locals, sampling local cuisine and listening to music.
- Eat a Fish Burger from Mooring Cafe. We have to be honest with you – if you’re going to spend any time eating out on Rarotonga, you’re going to end up eating a lot of fish burgers.
Oct 29, 2019 · Things to Do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands: See Tripadvisor's 79,053 traveler reviews and photos of Rarotonga tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Rarotonga. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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- Muri Night Markets. There are a couple of night markets on Rarotonga and these are a must-do and my favorite dinner of our whole stay! Night markets are filled with stalls of food vendors with cuisine I’ve never seen outside the islands.
- Wigmore’s Waterfall. I loved visiting Wigmore’s Waterfall! I low-key have an obsession with swimming at the base of waterfalls (also with soaking in hot springs but there aren’t any that I know of on Rarotonga.)
- Aitutaki Day Trip Lagoon Cruise. Aitutaki is one of the Cook Islands and about a 45-minute flight from Rarotonga. And let me tell you, it’s hands down one of the most beautiful places I have EVER been to!
- Eat Ika Mata. Ika Mata is a local dish that I pretty much fell in love with. Low key googling how to make it on my flight back. It’s tuna marinated in lime and coconut milk, using topped with tomatoes or other greens.
May 1, 2024 · Barbara Barrielle Updated May 1, 2024 Cook Islands. A world away, tropical yet modern, the Cook Islands’ Rarotonga is the ultimate destination for a romantic getaway, island adventure, and family vacation. Plan your trip with this ultimate guide and list of 11 things to do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Traveling to the Cook Islands today is ...
Feb 20, 2020 · Scroll down in our travel guide to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands to get to know the best things to do in Rarotonga, the most beautiful beaches, where to eat, where to stay, how to get around the island, our best tips and much more.
