Rarotonga

[cruisinalong001]

Are there beaches or things to do without taking an excursion?

[cjm66]

Are there beaches or things to do without taking an excursion?

 

Yes. We tendered ashore to a wharf about 15 minues walk from the town - Avarua - also the capital of the Cook Islands. There is a market on the way and local tour operators and taxis waiting for your custom. There are local buses that circle the island. You can also hire scooters to drive along this circuit. We did the markets, ate ashore, walked along the harbour front and did not get as far as the beach area - about 10 kms away - Muri? The currency is New Zealand Dollars. We had some NZ dollars left over from a cruise the previous year.

[Keith1010]

If you do want to take some type of tour, we toured the rain forest and would recommend that one.

 

Keith

[lalawgirl]

Grab the public bus in town and head to "Fruits of Rarotonga." Great snorkeling right off the beach. The bus goes in a circle around the island so no way to get lost. just let the driver know where you are going.

[Tikiintahiti]

Agree with lalawgirl

 

Fruits of Rarotonga - off the beaten trek, good beach, good snorkeling, shade, eats ........... great hideaway

 

Eats

 

 

 

Shade & place to eat beach side

 

 

Good beach & snorkeling

 

Wave at the people from the ship who paid money to go do what you are doing for free :)

[lalawgirl]

And please do not forget to have a pineapple and cheese sandwich for me!