Rarotonga, the main island in the Cook Islands, is one of the most popular beach getaway destinations for New Zealanders. It’s compact, easy to get around and has beautiful beaches – the perfect spot for a relaxing few days at the beach. In this Rarotonga travel guide I’ll give you all the information you need … Read more
If you’re travelling to Rarotonga it’s likely to relax and enjoy the beaches rather than cram in lots of tourist sights. There are plenty of other things to do in Rarotonga aside from lying on beaches though, including a spectacular day hike, night markets and boat trips. We spent 10 days in Rarotonga in November … Read more
The first thing you should look to find out when planning a trip to a tropical island is: Where are the best beaches? Even the most beautiful islands have rough and unappealing beach areas! I wrote this post as a guide for finding the right beaches in Rarotonga for you — I saved the best … Read more
If you’re keen to see some views of the lush green interior of Rarotonga without breaking too much of a sweat, the Hospital Hill Lookout could be for you. It’s much easier than the Cross Island Track and the views are almost as good! Getting to the Hospital Hill Lookout The lookout is just above … Read more
I see you’re thinking of planning a trip to Rarotonga! You’re probably now being bombarded with targeted ads about hotels and experiences that promise to make it the best holiday ever. But what’s it really like? You obviously shouldn’t trust ads, but as an impartial blogger (I didn’t receive any sponsored hotels, flights or experiences) … Read more
It can be tough to drag yourself away from the beach in Rarotonga, but at some point on your trip you might want to explore the interior. If you’re into hiking then the Cross Island Track is the obvious choice. We did it on our recent trip to Rarotonga and loved the mountain views and … Read more
Choosing which beach area to stay at is a huge part of planning a trip to a tropical island. Muri Beach takes top spot in Rarotonga but Aroa Beach, as well as some other places on the West / South coast are (almost) as nice and offer up a very different atmosphere. This post contains … Read more
If you’re travelling to Rarotonga you’ll almost definitely end up at Muri Beach at some point. Whether you’re planning to visit as part of a tour or staying in a resort nearby, you’ll find lots of information about Muri Beach and lagoon in this post! This post contains affiliate links — if you book a … Read more