Things to do on Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Activity | Name | Location | Description | Frequency | Cost | Contact |
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Diving |  | Arorangi (west) | Dive trips and tuition off the reef. PADI 5* facility. Single and twin tank dives. Free pick-up. | Four times daily, Mon-Sun | On application | 682 21873 |
Diving |  | Aroa Beach (south-west) | THE BIG FISH. Padi 5 Star on the Marine Reserve. Intro dives, Padi courses, dive trips, snorkel hire, dive shop, servicing, free try scuba. 4 languages. | Trips 7 days a week |
| 682 20238 |
Diving | Cook Islands Divers | Arorangi (west) | Dive trips off the reef. Night diving and tuition. Single and two tank dives. Free pick-up. | Twice daily, Mon-Sun |
| 682 22483 |
Diving | Pacific Divers | Muri (south-east) | Dive trips off the reef. Free pick-up. Beginners lagoon dive. PADI cert taught. | Twice daily, Mon-Sat, pm Sun |
| 682 22450 |
Diving | Pacific Expeditions | Avatiu Harbour | Diving, ecotourism, filming and science expeditions on the S/V Southern Cross to islands of Takutea, Manuae, Palmerston and Suwarrow National Park | approx $150 per day | Ph/fax: 682 21999 |
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Diving | Reef to See - Adventure Cook Islands | Kavera (south-west) | Dive trips, intro dives, snorkelling, bluewater spearfishing. Experienced guides, qualified skippers, multilingual. | Trips twice a day, Mon-Sun |
| 682 22212 |
Adventure | Adventure Cook Islands | Kavera, (south-west) | Mountain treks, mountain bike tours, local dance and drumming lessons, paintball. Adventure Hire - scooters, mtb's, kayaks, snorkel gear, bodyboads and more. | Trips twice a day, Mon-Sat | 682 22212 |
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Adventure | Aroa Pony Trek | South-west | Two hour trek on horseback around southern parts of Rarotonga. Booking required. | Mon-Sat | $50 adult $30 child (under 12) | 682 21415 |
Adventure | Pa's Cross Island Trek | North-south | Guided cross-island walking tour by Pa. Much info on fauna, flora and their uses in cooking, medicine, dyes etc. Myths and legends too. Strenuous. Includes lunch and transport. | Mon-Sat | $68 adult $34 child (2-11) | 682 21079 |
Adventure | Raro Ocean Adventures | Round the island | Two-hour action packed boat trip around Rarotonga. Whale watching (Jul-Oct). Free pick-up and return. Booking advisable. | Mon-Sat am and pm |
| 682 23777 |
Adventure | Reef and Rainforest Guiders | North | Various guided hiking tours of forest, mountains and reef. | Mon-Sat am and pm | from $30 | 682 22406 |
Sightseeing | A-riki Art & Culture Tour | Around Rarotonga | Colour, character and culture - historical sites, traditional carving & canoe voyaging, the Polynesian art of tattoo, meet artists with personal perspective of their work. | Mon-Fri | $65 (group discount) | 682 23779E-mail |
Sightseeing | Circle Island Tour | Around Rarotonga | Scenic orientation tour of Rarotonga includes entertainment and light lunch. | Mon-Sat | $43 adult $22 child | 682 25325 E-mail |
Sightseeing | Cultural Village | Arorangi (west) | Guided tour includes lunch and demonstrations of carving, costume making, dancing, songs and legends. Bookings required. | Mon, Wed, Fri | $60 adult $30 child | 682 21314 E-mail |
Sightseeing | Going Loco | Upper Tupapa (north-east) | Steam locomotive from Poland in 1992 as part of long-term project to set up Rarotonga Steam Railway. Short(!) train ride, weather permitting. Includes tea. | Sat 10-5pm | $5 adult $3 child |
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Sightseeing | Green Finger Tour | All over | Guided tour explores garden displays. | Mon, Wed pm | $56 adult $28 child |
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Sightseeing | Piri's Place | Titikaveka (south) | Legend of the Pacific, Piri Puruto puts on a daily one-man show on how to climb coconut palms and prepare traditional food. Bookings required. | Mon-Sat |
| 682 20309 |
Sightseeing | Raro Safari 4WD Tour | All over | 3.5 hour journey round back roads and up mountains + BBQ on beach (morning tour). Same for afternoon minus BBQ. Booking required. | 9am Mon-Fri, 12 noon Sun | (morning) $60 adult $30 child (6-11), (afternoon) $55 adult $25 child (6-11) | 682 23629 |
Sightseeing | Takitumu Nature Walk | Titikaveka (south) | Gentle walk through forest to see endangered Rarotongan flycatcher bird in the Takitumu Conservation Area. Includes lunch and transport. | Mon-Sat am |
| 682 29906 |
Boating | Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruise | Muri (south-east) | Half-day glass bottom boat tour around Muri lagoon. Includes coral viewing and barbecue fish lunch on islet. Demos of pareu tying. | Mon-Sat | $60 adult $31 child (5-11) | 682 27350 E-mail |
Boating | Cooks Cruises |
| Gentle island cruise. Booking required. | Mon-Sat | $70 adult | 682 21096 |
Boating | Moana Roa Lagoon Cruises by Pacific Resort | Muri (south-east) | Glass bottom boat tour around Muri lagoon. Includes coral viewing and barbecue fish lunch on islet. Departs daily at 11am from Pacific Resort Rarotonga beachfront. 11am - 3pm | Mon-Sat | Cost: $70/adult $35/child | 682 20427 E-mail |
Boating | Paradise Sailing |
| Three-hour sailing trips include snorkelling outside reef. Drinks and food included. Booking required. | Mon-Sat 1pm - 4pm | $75 adult child $35 | 682 23577 |
Boating | Nautica | Muri (south-east) | Kayak and sailboat hire | Mon-Sat | $35 per hr, kayak $5 per hr | 682 27105 |
Boating | Reef Sub | Avatiu Harbour (north) | Boat trip outside reef with views through submerged viewing deck. Booking required. | Mon-Sat 10am and 2pm |
| 682 25837 |
Boating | South Pacific Cruise |
| Sailing and snorkelling trips. Whale watching (Jul-Oct). Food and drink included. | Mon-Sat 1:30pm to 4:30pm | $75 adult $35 child (6-16) | 682 23577 |
Fishing | Akura Charters |
| Game fishing trips and cruises. Up to 20 passengers in comfort. Booking required. |
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| 682 54355 |
Fishing | Pacific Marine Charters |
| 31 ft sport fishing boat. Fish for tuna, mahi mahi, marlin and wahoo. |
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| 682 21237 |
Fishing | Seafari Charters |
| Big game fishing. |
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| 682 55096 |
| Contents | Location | History | People | Art | Religion | Travel | Events | Sea sport | Govt | Offshore | Investment | Bulletin Board |