Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Rarotonga
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Rarotonga with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Rarotonga area
This Rarotonga map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Rarotonga and surroundings
Photogallery of Rarotonga sights
Our guide to Rarotonga
Attractions and active leisure
Maire Nui botanical garden is an excellent place to meet local flora and fauna. The garden is nicely designed; it offers a huge collection of flowers. There are also comfortable cafes for tired visitors. LEK Rarotonge center is the place to visit for fans active leisure. It offers lots of various equipment and sports activities including diving and surfing. Lots of attractive shops and markets are also worth … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Mat Rory is the most unusual among exotic treats; that's meat of sea cucumber or trepang fried with a special variety of green bananas. The taste of the dish is just amazing. Local chefs cook very interesting dishes of white crabs, which are also considered delicacies. Meat is pounded, then mixed with coconut and fried in a little with hibiscus leaves. Fans of the exotic can enjoy even more original dish, raw crab … Open
Traditions and mentality of Rarotonga
Traditional Song-Quest music festival is held in July; it is attended by the best performers. This music festival lasts for five weeks and visitors of the island can attend concerts and interesting entertainment every day. One of the most popular national holidays is Te Maeva Nui Festival, the Constitution Day. The holiday is dedicated to the important historical event, the attainment of independence. Lush … Open
Travel guide to Rarotonga
Nature admirers and fans of active holidays should certainly visit the Cocopat Amusement Park. It was created specially for tourists. There are a lot of sportsgrounds and recreation areas in this picturesque place. Here, you can play golf, have a wonderful picnic among exotic plants, and make use of the services offered by water sports centers. In the park, there are many beautiful places for walks and special … Open
Best beaches
Charming Muri beach is for reason regarded as the most sough-after place for rest on Rarotonga. The beach is very quiet and simply amazing surrounded with high green hills and thick tropical wilds. There are also a number of luxurious hotels nearby. Calm lagoon is the perfect choice for vacation with children and also for those who like to rest in comfort. Black Rock Beach is among the most interesting places to … Open
Advices for travellers
7. Mains voltage is 220 V; hotels and inns use sockets of New Zealand standard. Some large hotels may equip their ooms with other types of sockets, but it’s better to take adapters for electrical appliances in advance. 8. The best time to go shopping is Saturday morning. At this time, all markets and shops are working; they gradually begin to close in the afternoon. On Sunday, on the contrary, most of the … Open