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Rarotonga - Top 10 Things to Do

1. Experience Aitutaki Day Tour ex Rarotonga to explore the waters of the lagoon, home to a large number of fish, making it a favourite spot for snorkelling or scuba diving. If you're staying on a mainland, this a MUST DO!!!
2. Visit Te Varo Nui Cultural Village for a first-hand experience of Pacific Island life
3. Mt Te Manga is the highest peak of the Cook Islands and definitely worth a visit for the spectacular views over the islands and beyond.
4. The National Museum of the Cook Islands contains a collection of artwork and historical artefacts including weapons, carvings and costumes, and is well worth a visit.
5. Attend a Sunday service at the Cook Island Christian Church (CICC) which is filled with hymns sung in the Maori language. The island church dates back to 1853.
6. Wigmore's Waterfall, reachable by hiking trail or four-wheel vehicle, Rarotonga's only fall and is also known as Papua Waterfall, because water from the Papua stream spills down the cliff into a beautiful swimming hole.
7. Dive amongst the stunning marine reserve off Aroa beach, or just snorkel, with a vast variety of sea life and coral making this an amazing Cook Island experience. Muri Lagoon is also a very popular destination for swimming and snorkelling.
8. Explore the Saturday Markets in Avarua.
9. Hire a scooter or car and explore the island at leisure. It is only 32 kms distance around the island and if hiring a scooter or a car, a current Cook Island Drivers Licence is available from the Police Station in Avarua on presentation of your current licence.
10. Island Night Show, which is known as "Ura Po" the biggest and most spectacular overwater Island Night show and first class dining umu buffet experience.