Experience Rarotonga

Experience Rarotonga, Wellington, New Zealand is the ultimate destination for a romantic getaway or island adventure.

The Cook Islands are largely unspoiled by tourism and offer a rare opportunity for people to experience a different type of vacation. The pace is in low gear and no resort is higher than the tallest palm tree. The islands are divided into two groupings and intra-island air services are taken care of by Air Rarotonga, which flies regularly to most of the Northern and Southern islands. The Southern group consists of Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Manuae, Takutea, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, and Mangaia. The Northern group is Penryhn, Rakahanga, Maniki, Pukapuka, Nassau, and Suwarrow. Rarotonga is the largest island in the Cook Islands and is the main tourist hub. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a coral reef, making it a great place for snorkeling and swimming. Visitors can take a snorkel trip at Muri Beach, Rarotonga, or snorkel with turtles. The island also has white sand beaches that are perfect for walking. Visitors can also take a dune buggy ride, go to a Cook Islands church service, or visit the Punanga Nui Market. Eating local food, much of it from the sea, is a must-do activity. Visitors can also eat at Beluga and Antipodes for unique cuisine. Hotels in Rarotonga are the place for great happy hours. The Cook Islands are a year-round vacation destination with only slight seasonal temperature variations. The islands are serviced by Air New Zealand from the US.