We stopped by here on a Tuesday when the market isn't on, but there were a few shops open still. There is a playground here for the kids, food stalls and gift and clothing shops. We bought t shirts at Ollies surf shop. Looks great on a Saturday but even if you can't make it for market day its worth a visit.

Definitely worth a visit and go along to the Waffle Shack for a good coffee and excellent iced coffee! Great vibe and atmosphere. Lots to look at. BEWARE prices of veges and fruit - they were way overpriced. We paid way too much for our fruit and veges. Much cheaper at supermarkets. Cabbage was $10 lettuce $8 paw paw $12 (bigger) all way cheaper elsewhere. I know they may be home grown by locals selling directly. But I reckon they are just as good elsewhere. And then we found a paw paw tree at our accommodation! Yummy ☺️

Open only on Saturdays 8AM to 1PM. It is a bustling place with all kind of vendors. They also have a large stage where they show traditional island dances and sing songs. Food stalls, local crafts, pearls, clothes, plants seashells and the list goes on. A few souvenirs stalls as well. Mostly tourists but locals as well. An easy stroll through the market can take about 2 hours.

Highly recommend going here, what a great place to spend a couple of hours, its alot bigger than you think, we totally got lost. Its held every Saturday, plenty of fabulous stalls to explore, also great food stalls to grab something yummy to eat, plenty of things on offer, was even a dance show going on which really drew a crowd. Don't miss out on this on visiting here

This is a fabulous market with so many wonderful items and it is huge! The people are so kind and pleasant to deal with. Many vendors take credit cards. ATM's are also available, though there will be a line for that on Saturday when the market is the latest. The highlight of our visit was that my wife and I both found handmade ukuleles.

Large markets with stalls that sold clothes, fruit/veges, food, tour operators eg turtle tours, jewellery, etc. Stage with music/dancers, plenty of space to sit and eat/drink. Clean bathrooms. Highly recommend!

We always get tattoos from Poly when we visit. He is an amazing artist with great workmanship. Highly recommend getting a momento of your trip to paradise from this man.

Suggest adding more exhibits and historical parts

Interesting collection of artefacts and so some sense of the culture, although I would like more historical context and narrative. Seems a little random but still worthwhile and worth the $5 entry.

Great little museum Lots of cultural artifacts. Tivaivai (traditional quilts) on display! Friendly staff and good info.

I tried a couple times to visit. Closed when I went on the weekend and then again on the public holiday. Was not disappointed when I finally entered. Lots of information so rich and interesting. Only sad part was I could not take photos and there was no opportunity to purchase prints/postcards to take with me of this experience. I'll be back again.

The most amazing and beautiful place to visit

Very interesting for the history. A little difficult to find.

small but worth the visit

Awesome spot we did the rehab party bus so that does two other bars before get to rehab. Crazy good drink pours good orice

Please Be AWARE! I was on the party bus paid for a drink using my debit card pay wave, the female bar tender took my card (I did not pay wave myself) gave me my drink & not my card! She started serving someone else & I asked where is my card? Dodgy as, she said sorry it fell down back! Thankfully I wasn't drunk & with it, if I wasn't would have lost my card! Just use cash only if having a big night 🌙

HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Raro Pub Crawl - Rehab Party Bus 🥳🎇🚌 put this on your to-do list if you are looking for a great night out! They take you for a long ride around the island of Rarotonga before hitting 3 bars where you can party and dance the night away. ☺️ When: Wed, Fri, Sat Cost: $50 ✅ Pickup/dropoff included. ✅ Great communication. ✅ Strictly 18+. ✅ Good vibes. ✅ Meet people and make friends. ✅ Friendly and approachable staff. ✅ Toilet stop along the way. ✅ Fun good times!

This was the third place we stopped at on the party bus while the boys and i were on my stag party. It was pumping but had mainly a younger demographic then my boys and I. From what I remember it was awesome I had a great time and only fell over the one time lol.

The Party Bus delivered! This Friday night phenomenon was the next best thing to partying on a Burning Man mutant vehicle, with a festive party vibe circling the island to pick up passengers (plus a toilet break),stops of approx half an hour at three lively bars before arriving at Rehab nightclub 11:30ish. We walked the easy 25 minutes back to our accom rather than wait til after 2AM, but the option to stay late and get the party bus home was an option for the young and energetic. A good option if you want a concentrated party night, and it was popular with groups of women and a few couples.

Nice place to have a cold drink at very cheap prices when it's hot at night. Great music, very friendly staff and good party spot! Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Such a vibe! Amazing music, good priced drinks, and great last stop on the party bus!

Rarotonga International Airport serves as the main gateway to the stunning Cook Islands. Despite its small size, the airport efficiently handles both domestic and international flights, connecting travelers to destinations around the world. The airport's open-air design and tropical landscaping immediately immerse visitors in the laid-back island atmosphere. Facilities include duty-free shops, cafes, and car rental services, catering to the needs of passengers. The friendly staff exude warmth and hospitality, providing a welcoming introduction to the Cook Islands. While the airport may lack the amenities of larger international hubs, its charm and efficiency make it a pleasant and convenient starting point for exploring the paradise that is Rarotonga.

Nice airport, great team of people working there. Friendly welcome on arrival. Good signage around the area to find what you need.

Chill little airport easy to get through, friendly vibes, perfect start to island life.

The lady at the baggage drop-off, named Moya Healy (981), was unhelpful and hostile. She wanted us to check in our hand luggage, in which we had quite a few electronic devices. She stated that our bag didn’t fit the requirements (we had flown into Rarotonga with the same bag). We checked the measurements on our tickets, and they were completely different from the ones presented by the lady. We even offered to place the bag in our leg room, but she was unwilling to help us. She went to check with her manager, and suddenly the weight of the bag was also a problem. When we said that we could move the extra 2kg into another bag and began repacking, she accused us of lying about the contents, claiming we had said the bag contained only electronics (which we never stated). She then labeled us as “uncooperative” and said that she would “assist us” by not allowing us to board the airplane. Her actions and accusations were completely unprofessional and unacceptable. The whole situation made our trip unpleasant. Fortunately, the staff on board were kind and the flight went smoothly. As a traveler to such a faraway country, I would expect better.

A pretty small airport hence the off loading of passengers on the tarmac! I didn't really understand why NZ citizens and residents had to be in a different queue. The immigration queue in arrivals was SO slow moving and there is basically no air conditioning in the building. Duty free is quite little and there are two stores to choose from. Duty free prices were great though (cash and card accepted). The departure area is separate to the check-in area which I found confusing as there wasn't great signage or much direction from the airline staff as to where to go after checking in. There are about 5 small stores at the departure lounge that sells a small range of duty free. Food and drink wise, there is only a small café and I don't think they sold alcohol. There really needs to be more food options. I was looking for a beach towel and managed to find it in the surf store so was pleased about that. The entertainment was stellar.

For Outer Island Trips, Baggage Lockers available in the public area just outside the Terminal.

We were so lucky to be helped by Isabelle during a very stressful situation. Due to a paperwork error on our end, we found ourselves in a bit of a tricky situation but Isabelle went absolutely above and beyond to support us. She was incredibly friendly, patient, and kind throughout the whole process. Her calm and reassuring manner made such a difference, and we felt she truly cared. Isabelle took the time to guide us through every step and made a difficult situation so much more manageable.We are so grateful for her professionalism and empathy. Darren and Caoimhe

Came for an early dinner and drinks with a group of 8 (around 430pm) sat outside on the deck next to the bar. No reservation made though noted when we were leaving outdoor area was packed. Ordered pizzas and island fries. Pizzas ok, standout was the cheeseburger pizza. Sashimi pizza was different. Island chips incredibly dry. Drinks reasonably priced. Fella behind the bar not overly friendly/engaging. Super chilled laid back casual place otherwise. Managed to spot some whales swimming by too! Plenty of parking.

What to eat??!! Everything looked so good! I got the small cheeseburger pizza, and it was delicious! Choice of seating, undercover or in the open.Butbyou may need to wait yo get a bit of shade, the weather was so nice, but shade was needed!. Service was good. Worth going, I doubt you would be disappointed.

Awesome bar/restaurant right on the water. Staff are so lovley and friendly, cocktails were delicious. Food was amazing Tuna Poke bowl (as pictured) was so delicious and fresh and massive portions I couldn't finish it as much as I wanted too 😅

Beautiful place with really nice food. We didn't reserve a table, however we where there just before the kitchen opened and they sat us straight away. Highly recommend the shrimp cocktail, burger, pizza, nasi goreng, and they had a spicy special available which my son loved. Staff are so lovely and friendly and we had great views aswell

Excellent food, awesome customer service & great atmosphere. We tried a few dishes & they were all great. Didnt have to wait long for our meals. The Ika Mata was soo good we ordered this 3 times. The Tuna Poke bowl - tick, Thai Chicken Pizza - tick, & Mongolian sizzling plate - tick. Also had the Fish Tacos which was good also. Would definitely come back here again if we return to Rarotonga.

Fantastic atmosphere, great views, attentive service and good food. Tried the smoked marlin mornay which had a nice flavour. Seafood chowder was good too. Staff were really efficient. There was live music on too which really added to ambience.

My absolute favourite spot to eat in Rarotonga. Been many times over the years. This time I had the chili linguine and it was so good I had to go back and have it again.

From counter lady was very grumpy, as we asked to repeat the ingredients of one burger. So we just order one. But i am a woman with nerve, and it was time to ask her what was in the seafood platter, i let you just image. Anyway the seafood place was not my thing, the burger is ok, nothing crazy, just big because a lots of salad.

This place is known for some of the best burgers on Rarotonga. Very tasty, generous portions but I have to say the Fish plate on order was the bomb. 2 lightly crispy battered Parrot fish..👌...light, fluffy, & very tasty similar to flounder. Had the Wetburger & also a Steak burger & both were good. They have some days were the burgers are only $3.50 each but you need to get in early because it gets hectic.

I'll give it 5 stars because the quality, taste and price come together. As I am trying to be vegetarian, I ordered the veg burger worth 7NZD. However, it came with egg. I still ate it and it was yummy. The chips were fresh, hot and crispy. It cost only 6NZD. The good thing is that they are open on Sundays, when most shops are closed. Their location is just infront of the water so you get a good view while eating. They also accept both cards and cash. No surcharge even with a credit card.

Tasty burger spot right on the water. Fast and affordable. Come for $3.50 burgers on Wednesdays.

This is a local favourite, and that should tell you enough. $3.50 burgers on Wednesday from 8am-8pm was outrageous, although I’d gladly pay full price for most of the items on the menu. The wait was a little long but the food was well worth it. Definitely call up to order if you can.

Heard so many great things about this place and went to try the iconic wet cheeseburger. Upon arrival to order; we were greeted with some attitude by the order taker. She was not very friendly and seemed like she didn’t like her job very much. The wet cheeseburger was delicious but nothing special but still a must when in Raro.

Went here multiple times during my trip to Raro. Wet cheese burger is a must! FYI: Messy to eat but all the flavours come together and is delicious. Try aim to go on happy hour! $3.50 a burger which is cheap as chips.

I think this expedition or experience is under rated. This is because it's not developed properly. The road to waterfall are in pretty bad condition despite they are charging entry fee $2 for walker or biker and $5 for car or truck. Waterfall itself at amazing experience. Surrounded by amazing rain forest and there are couple of trails too if you want more fun. I will recommend this one but with caution

A nice spot for a freshwater swim. Wear insect repellant here as a few mosquitos around. Free to walk up but there is a small charge for vehicles

There was a lady taking payments in a booth at the Main Road entrance. The gravel track to the Falls is in poor condition, with water filled potholes. We walked in and looked for butterflies. The falls are part of a water catchment plant, with tanks along the roadway and a pipe across the waterfalls.

Follow the gravel road to the end.. and there in the middle of the bush is a stunning waterfall.. Well worth it

The drive or walk to the waterfall is prettier than the waterfall itself. Do it because you can but not essential.

We rode e-bikes to the falls and it was well worth it. The falls are lovely and the swim was delightfully refreshing.

It cost $5 for a car, the road is pretty bad lots if potholes and dirt the whole way not too good if you have a van or a large car, best in a 4wd or scooter. You can swim at the waterfall but be prepared to climb down and up over slippery rocks. It's free for locals only tourist have to pay!.

the best show ive seen as it portrays in depth knowledge of history and culture. the performance was absolutely sensational. i could feel the spirit of the mountains and my ancestors. truly an amazing experience. the buffet was good, quality was good not amazing but still good. highly recommend this cultural show especially if you love history!

Being on the tour was amazing and we learned so much from our guide who shared Matauranga and history through stories and hands-on experiences. The evening show was full of Ritenga, performance and amazing local food, all prepared by people who are wonderfully strong in their indigenous identity. Thank you so much team for your manaaki, it was so wonderful being at your spot !

Came for the island night incl buffet dinner - very informative culture show with traditional dancing. Drummers and dancers to be commended. Would recommend. Reservation required.

A throughly good night. It exceeded my expectations. The entertainment was excellent the food was good transport worked perfectly. To me the highlight was the host Danny who shared his knowledge of the history of the Cook Islands in an interesting and humorous way. I learnt more from him about the fascinating history of this magical island than I did on a 4 hour tour we took the previous day. Thanks to all at Highland Paradise for a great night.

Would definitely recommend it if you want an authentic informative evening. They talk about the importance of their land as well as historical aspects. They pick you up from your accommodation and as a solo traveller this was most appreciated. The entertainment was absolutely superb and well worth it. There was plenty to eat especially as someone who eats plant based foods. It's an evening you won't want to miss!!!!

Great night with great cultural ceremony, dance, music and drums~ Host Danny was funny~ Made my friend's brithday a unique one😄~~ There were a couple of traditional dishes, although the meat was a little dry, but the ika mata and banana taro pudding was very nice~

A must see experience. We did the night tour and it was great! A bunch of passionated people proudly showing their culture and history. Food was nice, be aware that you will be loaded with carbs and protein will be served by them to ration it.

It was cool to see a coconut crab and stone fish and learn a bit about the Cook Islands however the entry fee is high for what is there. Good rainy day activity.

The eco centre is an excellent place to learn about the natural and maritime history of the Cook Islands, with lots of interesting artefacts and stacks to learn about. We saw some white tern nestlings and a young wood pigeon being nursed back to health before re-release into the wild, and the coconut crab and stonefish are also fascinating. My kids (14 and 10) particularly enjoyed learning about shipping and ship wrecks including the RMS Maitai, which is visible from Avatiu Harbour. Great little centre that is clearly doing great work.

A must to visit Great information of the fish and bird life on the Cook Islands and about the history

Amazing experience would do again definitely if they have any rescue turtles 🐢

Fun and informative, it is small but we spent an hour here going back and forth seeing all the little things we would miss the first time around. Has a touch tank, and some tanks with a variety of fish. 'Dwayne' the stonefish being fed was a highlight.

Lovely place to stop on our scooter ride, if you are looking for a place with beautiful service, and yummy milkshakes and food, come and see Drena. Drena made the whole experience wonderful, I wish there were more people like her in this world.

This small aquarium/rescue centre for Rarotonga's birds and amphibians is such a worthy cause. We had a lovely time talking to Steph. She has so much knowledge of the local wildlife. Some interesting artifacts and history to learn about too and an ice cream sundae is always good to finish with.

Good little course with some tough obstacles around the fairways. Fairly well maintained course - well priced.

If you’re a golfer with a handicap of 13 or lower, you’re probably better off heading across the road to Black Rock Beach — you’ll enjoy the sea life far more than the golf here. I played the course using just a 6-iron, 7-iron, two wedges, and a putter, and still managed to shoot a 76 — and I play off a 9 handicap. It’s a 9-hole course that you loop twice, and the layout doesn’t offer much challenge. For example, playing a 77-metre par 3 with a sand wedge and a single putt just isn’t very engaging. Unfortunately, the biggest challenge wasn’t the golf — it was avoiding being hit by balls from impatient local members. While waiting for the group ahead, we were repeatedly hit up on by a group of four members behind us, even while we were putting. One ball narrowly missed our heads. I’m sure this was an isolated incident, and most members likely have good etiquette — but it left a bad impression. Sadly, I won’t be returning for another round. Instead, I found donating to the local SPCA and walking the dogs to Wigmore’s Waterfall a far more enjoyable way to spend my time and money. This course may suit beginner golfers — but only if it were less congested. As it stands, the risk of being hit by a stray ball is just too high.

Great little course. Nice to be able to have a hit while on holiday. Course is quite tight, which for a hack like me can be a bit intimidating 🤣. Definitely worth checking out

Showed up around 2pm and hoped to walk on but didn’t feel welcomed and the starter didn’t know which rental clubs were left handed clubs which is kinda wild if you work at a golf course. Didn’t feel like it was worth the rate of $150 for two players after she said they’re closing at 4 even tho hours say till 6pm.

Pros: One staff member made us feel so welcome on our first day. We bought a concession card for 8 rounds. Cons: Didn't tell us we weren't allowed to play on the weekend. Had a family emergency so had to leave Rarotonga suddenly. Wouldn't refund. Only able to play 2 rounds. Zero compassion or care.

$250 for four players with one set of clubs and one cart, a little bit steep in terms of course layout / quality. Good times though.

Played golf today as a family and had a great day. Didn't finish as we ran out of time and dawdled a bit, just having fun. The lady that checked us in was wonderful and friendly. Can't rate the course as we are not exactly professionals, but we thought it was pretty good. Thanks for a great day.

We went on a whale watching tour today. It was amazing! Game Fishing Rarotonga are so professional and very respectful of the whales, in fact, I think that’s why we had a whale swim under our boat! We watched at least two more boats, and no one seemed to be able to get as close to the whales, without disturbing them, as what we did. The afternoon was so memorable. 100% recommended!

These guys are the real deal. Hook up after hook up on our 1/2 day shared charter on the 40ft decked out Lady D. Top notch blokes, good vibes, good music. Will definitely be back next time!

Great crew. Awesome boat. Very respectful of Whales. Saw heaps of action! Turned engines off way out and Whales came into play. Surreal experience being so close for over 45mins as they worked us out. Felt this was also pretty special for the crew too, smiles all round. Highly recommend, well worth it!

We just came back from their whale watching tour and it was fantastic. Skipper was great and determined to find us some whales. Took a little while but in the end we saw many whales for a long time and they came so close to the boat! Only 6 of us on board so felt very intimate. Skipper shared lots of his knowledge, overall 10/10. Thank you for making our trip so memorable.

An average experience. It was ok that we had to change our booking due to weather, but we weren’t informed that we would be on a boat that wasn’t advertised, or be without a deckhand. We were under the impression that, because we booked a shared charter, we would be on the Lady D Kat, or at least on one of the boats advertised. Because we didn’t have a deckhand the skipper had to run around the boat to keep sorting the reels. The skipper we had also told us to steer the boat, while he went to the end of the boat to have a smoke multiple times, and the swells were likely 3-4 metres. We were uncomfortable with this and unimpressed by the set up of the charter from when we first turned up, right till when we returned, and don’t think it was worth $250 a head.

We went out on Lady D last week for the half day charter out of Raratonga. Very rough conditions in strong winds and swell but the boat handled them very well. A great crew and easy to organise our trip. All the gear was provided. Some nice wahoo, yellowfin and mahi mahi were landed. The captain filleted what we needed to take home. Highly recommend this great operator.

Unfortunately, our experience differed quite substantially from some of the other reviews posted here. Our party of three was booked in for a Thursday morning charter in July with Captain Kataou. We paid our funds ($750), and we're immediately told fishing catches would be shared with local restaurants. This was confusing because there was no mention of this anywhere online or disclosed earlier to the booking, or none that we saw – perhaps hidden in the fine print. They explained that whatever we caught, we would receive an individual portion but nothing for our families, while they keep the majority to give (sell) to local restaurants. This wasn't a factor for us because over the 5 hour expedition, we didn't have a single bite or catch. We knew this could be a reality, but due to climate factors and simply overfishing, our understanding was that fishing declined substantially in Rarotonga. Not advertised, but be advised there is a strong chance of catching nothing at all. Check with locals or watch the catches before deciding if your intention is to catch food. While we can't control the nibbles or how they decide to take their share of fish, I was extremely disappointed to have our captain within the first 20 minutes of launching pull out a pack of cigarettes and ask the group if it was okay if he smoked. On a small boat, there's nowhere to run, so I politely said I would not be game to breathe in second-hand smoke. He got the message, but 5 minutes later, out comes the smokes and a lighter and begins to fire one up. Why would you even ask permission if you were going to some anyway? Again, if advertised, our skipper/captain would be smoking a cigarette every 40 minutes a different charter would of been chosen. The cherry on top of this whole experience was watching the captain throw his used cigarette butts into the beautiful ocean. For tourists to do something like this is unacceptable, but to have locals use it as their dumpster for used cigarettes was shocking to me. Please be hyper-aware of these things before you decide to select a chartering company as it ruined what could of been a lovely time. EDIT: Thank you for your response, GFR, and awareness that this conduct does not reflect the organization at large. My group made a note too, that while not a tour experience – the lack of an introduction from the captain, minimal engagement, no fish finder on board the vessel, and no swap to bait fishing after lure trawling failed resulted in a $750 boat ride with a captain who appeared to be going through the motions. GFR, you can email Frank, our booking contact, to communicate further.

Thank you to the team, for the great time we all had. Good communication from the skipper at the start. Thumbs up to the crew when the reels started screaming with the hook ups. 3 Mahi Mahi caught with another hook up but unfortunately got off. We even seen Hump back Whales out at sea, then again as we come back into the harbor. All around fantastic day, the private charter was well worth every cent.

Had the most awesome time this morning out gamefishing with Akura. Toru was our captain for the day and worked hard to get us onto this fish. We hooked a yft early on and lost it after a short battle. Then not too long later we were onto a double hook up of chunky yellowfin. Lost one at the boat and got the second in. On the way back in we snagged a Blue marlin and got that into the boat too. Great day all round with an awesome captain. Thanks heaps team, we will be back!

Arrived at the Port for our 4.5hr trip full of excitement A man called George was prepping fish (one) already caught by previous trip asked if he was the captain got a Aggresive Reply .So our captain turned out to be Buff got a lecture on boat safety anyone who stood up or moved was told to sit down .Felt like we were naughty kids at school after the lecture we were told by Buff that he was in a bad mood and that would not change unless we caught a fish. He then left and climbed the ladder to pilot the ship .Never heard or seen him again for 4hrs . The seas were very rough with high waves, and frankly the charter should have been postponed; it was a very uncomfortable 4.5 hours! Food was boring cheap white sliced bread with soggy filling and bottled water rolling around the bottom of a old chilli bin with the stale melted water. Buff tried hard to find fish to catch and on we sailed thru the heavy seas in vain.Was never so glad to get off a boat and head home .just a horrible experience.Total cost of $500 dollars for two of us .Never again

Spent 4 hours with very little interaction from the skipper and assistant. We were told not to touch any fishing equipment and given no advice about fishing the local area. We saw no fish and had no action for the entire 4 hours. They could have spent more time giving some commentary about local fish and sites but kept very quiet. Bottle water was supplied but just dumped in an old esky with sandwiches Not a very rewarding experience.

Although it was a rougher day then expected, great day out for 5 of us with capt Boof and Deckie Daniel. Both friendly and easy to chat to. Bagged a couple fish and got a good feed. Nice change towing lures for different species! Owner and other boats of the fleet all meet up after the chater to chat etc. Boat was tidy, lots of room, definitely would recommend

Great charter enjoyed the experience and pulling in those tuna thanks to boof and his worker on boat. Sure to recommend to others Kia ora

A definite highlight of our trip. Knowledgeable and professional crew Excellent boat. And a great catch . An exciting morning!

What a beautiful experience the 3 of us had at Antipodes. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and we received a warm greeting from one of the staff members and we had a lovely chat with one of the owners. Antipodes is a different kind of experience in Rarotonga. If you are looking for a quick burger and to get in and out quickly this is not the place for you. If you want the best view on the Island, amazing food, service and to overall have a one of a kind experience, this is for you. We went in knowing this was fine dining and our expectations were exceeded. I saw some of the negative reviews and I really feel a lot of this comes from the financial aspect. Yes, this is higher priced than most (or all) of the other restaurants on this Island, but so worth it. Money is an exchange of energy and if you are looking for that top notch exchange, Antipodes hit the nail on the head. We had cocktails, mocktails, wonderful bread with amazing dipping sauce, 3 lovely entrees, 2 deserts and coffee to pair. We will be back for sure. Thank you Antipodes!!!

We had a beautiful romantic dinner here. From the amazing staff, to the stunning scenery and delicious food, it was a lovely experience. The portion sizes are huge and quality of ingredients is excellent so don’t let the prices put you off, you are certainly getting your moneys worth.

This restaurant just has to be #1 for Rarotonga in our opinion. From best service, most wonderful staff to the expansive and delightful menu there is something here for everyone. Cocktail menu has to be seen to be believed. Our food was delicious and 10/10 for presentation also. The view is to die for make sure you book for sunset. Kudos to the chefs/owners who have created something truly special. So good, we had to go twice during our weeks holiday.

Breaks my heart to give this rating as I wanted to love Antipodes so much 💔 I watched countless tiktok videos saying nothing but good things. I went to with a group of 8 people and I ordered a seafood platter which cost $115 for 2 people. $20 cocktail. $16 garlic bread (from memory). The garlic bread was the best thing I had that night unfortunately. The seafood platter was not nice at all. Overcooked, chewy, and the rice was burnt on the bottom. The service was also not great considering the amount that you’re paying. The view that day was not at its best as it was raining - which is no fault to them. I would only recommend on a nice sunny day where the view might make it a bit more worth the experience and price. One positive thing was if you are celebrating an event or occasion, they do a really cute song for you. There were 3 celebration songs that night that were so cute!

The large antipasto board was delicious and generous. The ribeye and gnocchi mains were excellent and the creamy smooth white chocolate zabaglione was the perfect finish. Amazing sunset views and the restaurant’s unique style made the experience even better.

We were a group of 8 enjoying a sunset dining experience complete with whales in the distance. Portions were generous and our server Nancy was a delight! Crudo and fish of the day was outstanding, all the cocktails were great & the best pina coladas I had tasted so far! A sensational evening, would highly recommend :-)

My husband and I went for a meal last night to celebrate my 65th birthday. The evening exceeded all expectations, from the service to the atmosphere, food and delightful song from the staff. A truly perfect night

Came to Waterline twice during our stay. Don't be fooled by its appearance when you pull up to the restuarant, it looks a little dingy but it was one of our favourite places to dine on the island. No reservation needed, plenty of seating. Undercover seated area on the beach, otherwise open tables on the beach. Plenty of parking out front. Lunch needs to be ordered before 2pm. Small menu though enough variety. Casual dining, nothing fancy. Over both visits we had the fish and chips and beef burger (adventurous I know!). All cooked to perfection. Delicious flavourful. Fish juicy. Drinks cold. The best mango daiquiri! Waitress to be commended, there both days we visits. Excellent friendly service. Reasonably priced. Views to die for. Would recommend. Would go again.

Popped in for a lunch and some drinks, the wait staff were friendly and the food was delicious. It was very very warm but what more can you ask from a tropical island. The decore is very interesting and I would recommend a visit. We will be back before we leave!

Don’t be fooled by the front facade 🤣 when we first arrived it felt like it was somebody’s home. The restaurant and bar is rustic and very inviting. The whole restaurant has a really inviting atmosphere. The service was outstanding. The food was super good and probably some of the best meals we had in Rarotonga.

Lovely food, well presented with devine side salads and reasonably priced. The tempura fish & prawns + the Pineapple delight desert were my favourites. We did not book but arrived early and were accommodated and promptly served. We dined on a Friday night and did have to remind them we were there when it got busy later, island chill attitude rules here! We ate here again and everything was delicious

My wife and I stumbled across this place when out for a evening walk. The food and atmosphere was great and they even have live music which was awesome. Best of all we got to watch the sunset on our first night here in Rarotonga. ❤️⛱️👍🍷😀

A wonderful evening at Waterline! Great service and a delicious array of food. Lovely to have more than 1 option for the 2 vegetarians in our group. Cannot fault this place. A wonderful experience, highly recommended!

Live music with delicious food is a plus. Atmosphere is great. Drinks are mixed/poured perfectly. Need to manage parking better as our car was blocked.

Been here several times, never disappointed. The rooster is strutting around, like he owns the place, is a charm! Always tried different dishes — all mouthwatering and simply delicious!

Stopped in for breakfast. Yummy I had the Granola and hubby had an Omelet. Yummy and Delicious. Great chefs twins Tino and Vani. Were busy but didn't have to wait long. A great place to get out of the Rarotongan heat and sun for a wee while, and find a cooler place to enjoy a calm spot to eat

Great place. Amazing food, super friendly staff. Came here with two kids, a grandparent and several adults. The staff were funny and friendly and the food was excellent. The coffee was strong and well worth the second cup! Totally recommend coming here for a relaxed and super meal.

We ordered steak sandwiches & waited an hour for our food only to see that the server must’ve misheard us as we received steak and eggs - by that point we were hungry and over it. Food was average, cost definitely wasn’t worth the wait.

Nice little food stop near the waterfront not far from the airport. We took the clockwise bus around the island and stopped at the final bus stop. Ate lunch before heading back to our resort. The Lucky Rooster was busy, but we were able to get a seat. Our server took our order and promptly brought us our drinks. We were able to watch the kitchen staff as they were busy and they were hustling to get orders out. The other thing I noticed was the cook staff seemed to enjoy their work, smiling and having good conversation with their coworkers. Our food came out fairly quickly even though they were busy. We split the two orders between us and there was plenty of food. We were full when we left. They serve breakfast all day which was what we ate.

This is one of my favourite places for breakfast, even on Market day, we go here first. The food is beautiful, really tasty and interesting menu and the staff are all so genuinely happy in their jobs. I highly recommend them. Super handy to the chemist and big clothing shop too. Don't miss the lovely courtyard area out the back.

Perfect place to eat any time. The fish sandwich was absolutely delicious and all the staff were lovely. #luckyrooster

Fun place and great food. The music was 80's and upbeat. The food was really good. The fish and chips was crunchy. The seared tuna was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The sashimi was straight out of the sea fresh. Try this place ASAP then make plans to eat there again.

Found this awesome location on my last night in Raro... my friend took me there to experience the sunset and what an experience it was! Was absolutely magic. Staff were super friendly. The menu was extensive, lots to choose from. Would highly recommend Shipwreck Hut Bar and Restaurant!

It is right on the beach! Beautiful setting. We had 🍔 burgers. Good not great. The Mai Tai was excellent!

From the moment we walked in, this place felt like a warm welcome. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the relaxed beachside vibe set the perfect tone for our lunch. The view is simply stunning—right on the beach with the ocean just steps away, it’s hard to beat. We ordered the Ika Mata and the fish and chips—both were absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The Ika Mata in particular was a standout—light, citrusy, and refreshing. The decor adds to the charm—cool, creative, and totally in sync with the coastal atmosphere. Great music playing in the background made the whole experience even better. To top it all off, it was very reasonably priced—great quality without the hefty price tag. Highly recommend this spot. We’ll definitely be back!

A really funky little shack right on the waterfront. Great music, cool decorations, cold beer 🍺. Waves crashing in today, as there's a storm, but owner happy to shuffle a table into shelter for us lost and chilly ol' pirates ☠️ Good food too

Deletiose food, happy hours 3-5 pm 6pm life music Beautiful view next to the sea Everything Monday 6.30pm Cultural Show and Fire Show 10$ only per adult ( needs to be booked before). Kids 12 or under FREE

Had a great meal here on Monday. Highly recommend the fish and chips. Great view overlooking the water and watching dogs and kids play. Bonus was dail up speed free Wifi 😂

This place is open for everyone. It has a good view of the west side of Rarotonga and is a popular place for sunset. You can also swim or snorkel in this area. There is a parking space on the main road and you need to go down the rocks to go near it. Not possible for those with wheelchair or has problems climbing up or going down a rocky area.

Awsome place to look at the beautiful view and planes coming in. Even you can swim there. Rock was black here.

I will recommend this place for beautiful sunset view. We visited this place almost everyday while we were in Raro. The beach is also beautiful for walk and famous for picture perfect views.

Beautiful spot to take in the view...even saw a few whales!

Good place to swim and snorkel. Twice in a row we managed to spot whales and then watched the beautiful sunset.

Historic place with information about flat rock. The view here is stunning. Even when the sun is setting. Relaxing and worth seeing.

it's an amazing place. very beautiful lookout point. very nice snorkelling and swimming spot. a food truck and toilet is not far. parkings are available. bus stop is there. all good

Went on the Raro reef sub as a whānau and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! Owner is lovely and informative! We saw turtles, coral garden, the ship wreck and so many giant trevally and schools of fish. Also learnt about the ship wreck (Maitai) and some other history of Rarotonga. Highly recommend Raro Reef Sub!!

Inside knowledge into the history of the boat in the harbour. You can see the remains from town. Great and knowledgeable staff. Easy booking through Facebook, as we had a large group we got to have the boat to ourselves. The waters of Rarotonga are pristine and we were lucky enough to see a turtle. Whales weren’t out this day but the GTs came in force and we watched them eat. Amazing time had by all. Thank you Raro Reef Sub!

Was told about the Raro reef sub tour by a fellow guest. Had a spare couple of hours so we called. Were lucky enough to get the last two seats on the 11am trip. The afternoon trips were cancelled due to higher winds. While not the best weather for a calm viewing... it had all that was promised. Entertaining and the the crew were great. Recommend it to anyone wanting to see what is offered.

Really enjoyed the Raro Reef Sub experience! Got to see giant trevally, turtles and a shipwreck,such a cool way to explore under the sea without getting wet. Definitely recommend it!

What an experience!! We saw so much from below deck, and the owner was so lovely and full of amazing information. We absolutely loved this

Great tour. Laid back guide and cool boat. Good views of coral, turtles, a shipwreck, and fish large and small. Not as good as a snorkel or dive, but great for the kids. Nice to see Avarua from the water.

Cool way to see the shipwreck. Giant Trevally put on a show. Steph is an excellent host, and Captain Alberto. Very knowledgeable 👍

The progressive dinner tour with Mike and Tenoa was undoubtedly the best thing we have ever done. So glad we made the decision to join. These local story tellers take you into their homes like family and make you feel so accepted, loved and welcome, and we are no longer the same people anymore. We left enriched, educated, fascinated, blissful, grateful and sooooo well fed. Cake number 4 stuffed us over on table 4 though 🤣 cheeky little Bates was a funny bugger. Marks' main course and hospitality was so utterly enjoyable and entree with Aunty Nono, Noa and their family was superb along with the fabulous garden walk. 🌺 We left the tour bursting at the seams but also bursting with happiness and appreciation for the acceptance into the lives of these amazing locals. Do it, or you'll regret missing this chance. Thanks Mike! Great chatting with you as we drove around the island 🏝 ❤️ life changing experience 🙏 ~Margie and Ross

Sending a huge thank you to Shaina, Mike and the whole Cook Island Tours team for their kindness and hospitality. Their progressive dinner tour was booked out for two months in advance and for very good reason- it was exceptional! When we explained to them that my father and I had booked a last minute trip to the cook islands for my mothers 71st birthday and that it would most likely be our final trip ever as a family due to her deteriorating Alzheimer's, Shaina was able to accommodate us for the night of her birthday alongside the already booked guests. The food was so delicious, the 3 locals hosts we dined with made us feel like family, the whole tour sang mum happy birthday which she was delighted by, and we even got to dine with two Cook Island princesses. Mum might not have remembered the night the next morning but the photos will last an eternity and it was a moment my father and I will remember forever!

Do yourself a solid and book into the progressive food tour!! Having the chance to go to homes of residents on the Island and try home-cooked Rarotongan dishes was a wonderful experience. Everything was so yummy, and we were all very happily and full by the end of the tour. Meitaki to all the families who welcomed us into their homes.

The Progressive Dinner (NZ$98/person) has been running in Rarotonga for more than fifteen years. Recently restarting after a two year pandemic hiatus, the local hosts are particularly keen to share their food and lives with guests. Lucky, as our bus contained twenty-five eager tourists, mostly Kiwis, but with two rogue Americans and two Aussies thrown in. The evening is split between three local homes each responsible for a course: entree, main and dessert. After a garden tour that had one Kiwi guest ask “don’t you have a hard rubbish collection” at the first home (tour veterans of fifteen years) we ate ika mata, where raw albacore was marinated in coconut cream for at least three hours with tomato and spring onion. An even better banana salad teamed the sweet local fruit with mayonnaise, curry powder, lime juice, apricot jam and a dusting of freshly grated coconut. They were accompanied by kinaki: maniota boiled like potatoes. Everything we ate—bar the albacore—was grown on the property. At the second home (a ten-year tour veteran) we were treated to a buffet of “the kind of food we eat with our family at dinner time” to the music of a string band. The highlights were an island curry that out-cooked the ones served by Rarotonga’s big name restaurants, and a pork stew with a top note of lemongrass that amped flavour by using pork roasted in an umu (underground) oven. Amidst a torrential downpour we helped ourselves to a dessert buffet at our final home. Soft meringue rolled around passionfruit cream, coconut buns, and platters of tropical fruit made up some of the offering from these tour newbies, who joined pre-pandemic but then had a long wait! Taken into their long decorated lounge room to wait out the rain, it felt very different to a restaurant experience: a chance to meet local people and see how people live in this island paradise.

Highly recommend the progressive dinner. Being hosted by locals in their home, hearing their stories and eating their delicious traditional food was an enjoyable, informative and unforgettable experience.

The progressive dinner was the highlight of our family's trip to Rarotonga. Definitely the best way to experience the local food and see the culture. Unbelievable and unironically life-changing.

We did the progressive dinner with cook island tours and it was great. Amazingly delicious local foods and an opportunity to hear and chat with locals.

A small place but worth the $6 the museum part has alot of info and great staff

Lot more detail and artefacts. Take time as there is a lot to read up and the film is interesting. Visit wilkipedia and learn about Polynesian migration would help a lot.

Wonderfully helpful volunteers when I was trying to find information about the RMS Maitai

Awesome museum

A must.great museum with a lovely lady host. One of our highlights of raro.

Excellent

Customer service very awsome. The lady was very nice explaining about the products. Little bit expensive side. The pefumes smell very nice. Fudge place looks really yumm.

Gift shop / souvenirs / perfume / fudge / ice cream, a real mixed business right at the bus stop. Lovely friendly shop assistants. Didn’t try the fudge but did try the soft serve “gelato” dragonfruit flavour was nice, chocolate was ok. Servings ridiculously large, half the size would be heaps.

Lovely vanilla soft serve and homemade waffle cone

Loved the range of fudge available. It is also a shared space with a jewellery gift store. Quite handy for tourists like myself. Love the earrings I got here. Would come back again the next time I'm on the island.

The fudge was nice, possibly a bit sweet and too heavily flavoured. The staff were very helpful.

Polite and welcoming staff. I don’t recommend buying their snacks aside from the fudge, as $4 for a chocolate bar is quite a sting However they have quite a range of fudge flavours to choose from. Chocolate, Mint/chocolate swirl, Passionfruit cheesecake, Russian, Apricot and mango, Crème brûlée, Salted caramel, Perkynana, and a few others were all on display.

Delicious mix of quality fudges, avoid disappointment and try all flavours. We did 😃

Truly a one of a kind hike. The course offers access to the summit from both the North and South sides of the island. Be advised that this hike is for intermediate to expert hikers. The north side will be steeper, shorter, and easier. The south side is longer and also much more technical with multiple ropes that are almost required to climb both up and down a narrow route. If you want a quick expedition, go North side up and back. If you are going cross island it's typically recommended to go North to South. Once you get to the top there will be extra credit points if you climb the Neddle itself which is not for the faint of heart as a slip from the rope system could mean a fall from over 50 feet. Always keep one hand on the chain/rope as you climb and you'll be fine. Good luck and enjoy!

Great walk, highly recommend.

Nice hike. I would recommend to hike it with a tour guide If you are not a experience hiker. Got lost a couple of times on my way down. Don't hike if it was raining the day before it get quite slippery.but all in all worth to hike up.

Cool experience. Been on a lot of hikes and definitely found this one difficult as it's a steep hike and was slippery at times. Will pay to perhaps have a good stick with you as support as I found this handy. The ropes and chains towards the top might seem a bit daunting but is quite easy- just take your time. The reward is definitely once you reach the top and is spectacular 😍 The path to the track is a bit confusing. Once your parked up you want to take the road/path on the right. Follow path and keep going to the end then turn right and follow until you see a small make shift bridge leading into the forest.

We did the Rarotonga Cross Island Trek during our stay and definitely recommend it. Try to pick a day with some breeze. Start at the North (town) side, as there is a section going up hill which would be much more difficult to do in reverse. Take lots of water. At the end you can swim under the waterfall to cool off. It was easy to catch the bus back to town. Download the TransportMe app so you can track the bus.

Most amazing experience. A rooster followed us all the way up. Went on a rainy day a few years ago and it was quite dangerous. But definitely worthit!!

Awesome walk, even for kids like 8 — 10 years old. Not sure if it is suitable for 5 years old. It has challenging bits. Don't walk it in your jendals as you'd be suffering from stuff falling into them. Close shoes are recommended. Can be easily done in shorten time, than the description suggests, but taking photos and enjoying the space takes time too. Also going down hill seemed even more challenging than going up hill. At least for people having issues with their knees. And it is really slippery (downhill) so don't underestimate the terrain.

Enjoyed the fish of the day, Marlin served with Grilled banana and a papaya salsa/salad. It was delicious. The service was lovely.

Great service, all the people there were so friendly and helpful explaining the dishes for us. Food was delicious, I had scallops, passionfruit cheesecake and the best hot chocolate. Will definitely be back next trip.

Good food, prices and location. Unfortunately we only had one meal here due to our limited time but would have happily made multiple visits. Next time! Visit date: September 2025

Absolutely lovely. Ordered the HUGE fish curry; it was the best yellow curry I have had ever (NZ included). It’s spicy yet with the additional sides it enhanced the flavour to a slight sweet. Hubby, my mom and I enjoyed it throughly. Superb flavours! Kids had the pan fried fish with chips, good portions. The banana and chocolate bread butter pudding was YUMMMMYY, shared it with my daughter and she loved every bit. The servers were so fun, attentive and personable. They asked our names and was addressed by our names on every encounter. Thank you so much! We enjoyed our meal! (Family of 9) - Robyn, Chad, Zipporah, Azariah, Steve & Velena.

Great spot for food, owners are both really lovely and great hosts ! The desserts were really something, definitely recommend !

My fiancé and I just had a wonderful dinner at Kikau Hut :) From the warm friendly service, generous sized portions (entrees/mains) and the cute tropical atmosphere was a lovely evening worthwhile! Thank you so much for tonight guys, we would recommend and come back again. Meitaki, Cheran & Sam :)

Really enjoyed the atmosphere here at the restaurant. Super delicious pan fried fish. Just issues about the steak ($42 from memory). We wanted it medium cooked but it was over cooked and also a bit salty. I mentioned it while paying for the bill and got a response of "do you reckon it".

Beautiful place on the beach with stunning sunsets, and a wide inviting lawn for children to run around on. The service was great and we really enjoyed our two dinners there. Unfortunately the food is a bit inconsistent - I loved my good old fish n chips, but didn’t really like the seared tuna which was just too cold in the centre - raw is good but fridge-cold is not. Cocktails were great, desserts so-so. Very good live music.

Fine dining, dress smart casual/men can wear shorts and a nice shirt. Service is excellent and the food very yummy. Price wise a bit expensive for what you got. Was a nice evening out. Hubby had Lamb-shanks and I got the Butterfly fish.

Best meal we had on the island. We went for dinner and got a lovely sunset, yummy cocktails, and beautiful food. Great staff too. Highly recommend!

Had the most wonderful experience at Tamarind House Restaurant. Last night on the island and our mael was most memorable. We chose a table outside and witnessed a magical sunset. Our waiter was an absolute gem, saw to our every need and more. Brought us cushions for our seat and a cute little light for our table as it got darker.

Great location, food and service. Beautiful decor and layout of the main restaurant area. Food was the best we’ve had on the island. The lamb and beef was cooked to perfection (as per our request). Food price is on the upper end, but you’re paying for quality, premium service and an outstanding view. Have recommended this to the rest of our traveling group and would recommend it to all those who visit Rarotonga. We will return!

An absolute gem in Rarotonga. We went twice on our last trip. Beautiful atmosphere and divine food. Breathtaking setting.

Great food and service excellent location and well presented decor. Outside the lawn and garden are picturesque with plenty of spots to get photo's

A Little Slice of Paradise by the Sea From the moment we arrived at this beachfront gem, we knew we were in for something special. The view alone is worth five stars—waves gently crashing, the sun melting into the horizon, and a soft breeze that made everything feel magical. It wasn't just the setting that stole our hearts. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. Every bite felt like a celebration of the sea. We especially loved The Yellow Tuna Fish " Fish of the day" & the Island Trifle —both were perfection on a plate. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive without ever being intrusive. You can tell they truly care about the guests’ experience. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or just a quiet moment with a drink and the ocean, this place is pure magic. We’ll be dreaming about it until we come back. 🌅💛

This is literally right on the beach if you want outside dining or inside with clear blinds to outside. I wouldn't say the menu was extensive and there were a few things not available. What we did have was exceptional. Disappointing was our dessert selection ordered at the start of the night was not available. We were not advised until it was due to be served. Staff very attentive and engaging. Make sure you book. Most good places in Rarotonga are hard to get into April on.

Went for the Sunday night fire show. Buffet dinner and show were both great. Large range of food for everyone and traditional cook island show was very engaging.

We were a big group tonight of 14. The service and food was amazing. Very tasty and well presented. The staff are standing and helpful. I wish we'd come here sooner. Well done 🙌

Out and out the best meal we had on the island. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Portions were generous and service was attentive, without being over the top. $69 three course dinner was great value

The meal was good especially the 3 course deal for $69, agree the mains selection slightly limited, but what was there was very well done(yummy). However, the best part was the staff’s handling of the birthday dessert platter, which made this celebration of our daughter’s 30th birthday, into a delightful happy memory. Piped writing on a plate with candle and dessert artfully to one side was so suitable, & the best part the staff rousing the whole restaurant to sing ‘Happy Birthday’..so special with the wonderful singing voices of the staff. Thank you so much❤️🌴

Absolutely loved everything about this place hands down the best meal we had in Rarotonga! The atmosphere was stunning, with a beautiful beachside vibe that made the whole experience even more special. We wouldn’t just recommend it, we truly think it’s a must-visit restaurant if you’re in Raro.

Great little local wildlife museum The eco centre is a nice little local museum focusing on marine life in the Cook Islands. A good display of preserved marine items like turtle shells and shark jaws that you can get right up close to, along with a small aquarium with some local sea life, and the centre piece is definitely 'jaw dropping'! There is a small animal rescue shelter included where you can get up close to some coconut crabs, and a brief history of whaling and shipping in the Cook Islands. The attached Coconut Crab has pretty good coffee too. Entry price is reasonable and some of the money goes to support the rescue centre. Well worth a visit.

Lovely food and drinks. The staff were friendly and we were able to dine outside, nice.

Excellent displays with interesting facts to read. Definitely make it a must go to while on holiday!

Great value and interesting exhibits. Amazing to see mankind's effects on the wildlife and the importance of conservation.

Awesome little cafe for a rainy day. Lots of games to play with the kids and also visit the Eco Marine centre to see the crabs and starfish etc.

A must visit. Our kids loved the turtles and huge coconut crab..

Soursop iccream was amazing!

We went for Sunday service and I was amazed at the heart the people put into their singing 🤩. The mamma's and pappa's were loud and proud. I felt very welcomed in their house of god.

I love going to church when in Rarotonga, nothing beats hearing their language and their singing. This is always a very humbling experience

What a moving experience. We kept looking at each other in amazement. Astonishingly intense, powerful singing.

Awesome experience. A must do👍👍👍

Amazing singing!

(Translated by Google) If you don't have any plans on Sundays, you should attend a church service on Rarotonga. Starts here at 10:00 and is diametrically different from ours. Very colorful, everyone sings really well, a lovely experience. Mass was 3 1/2 hours long. But after 2 hours it was enough for us. Going early wasn't a problem. A review from Pylonier. (Original) Wer Sonntags noch nichts vorhat sollte auf Rarotonga einen Gottesdienst besuchen. Geht hier um 10:00 los und unterscheidet sich diametral von unseren. Sehr farbenfroh alle singen wirklich gut, ein schönes Erlebnis. Messe war 3 1/2 Stunden lang. Uns war es dann aber nach 2 Stunden auch genug. Früher gehen war kein Problem. Eine Bewertung vom Pylonier.

(Translated by Google) We were able to attend the Mother's Day Mass. It was simply beautiful. There was a lot of singing, and the English translation was shown on screens. Afterwards, we were invited to the parish hall, where we were served food and drinks. The atmosphere was very warm and hospitable. This Mass visit left a lasting impression on us. (Original) Wir durften an der Muttertagsmesse teilnehmen. Einfach wunderschön. Es wurde sehr viel gesungen und über Bildschirme wurde die englische Übersetzung angezeigt. Im Anschluss wurden wir noch ins Gemeindehaus eingeladen, wo es zu Essen und zu trinken gab. Sehr herzlich und gastfreundlich. Dieser Messebesuch hat uns nachhaltig tief beeindruckt.

I gave it a 4 stars cuz the road is very slippery with mud, and there are hardly stuffs (tree branches etc) on the way to grab onto. I slipped several times ouch. It's a hike on hill with little bit of rock climbing. The view is nice. Better come here during a good day cuz the mud. It's very short around 3 hrs round trip. Check out my youtube channel under my name for travel videos during my 5 months covid lock down stay in Cook Islands!

A 2 hour round trip with a slippery track which gradually goes up the mountain. Rock climbing involved at the end to get up to the top view point. Look out for the passion fruit trees about half way up 😋

Track is slippery after a bit of rain, and near the top the rock climbing will need some good footwear. QR codes at points of interest is a great way to show the history as a narrative and a video will show on your phone if you have data.

A wonderful way to spend a morning! The trek took me around an hour and 30 mins to complete, rock climbing at the top is scary but well worth it!

Very hot

(Translated by Google) over seventy! arrived on Mount Mungaroa after 4 hours of climbing (Original) ultra settantenni! arrivati sul monte mungaroa dopo 4ore di salita

(Translated by Google) Beautiful path of medium difficulty that reaches the foot of a small wall (approximately 30 metres) equipped with ropes and iron ladders for the final climb. The view is gorgeous! (Original) Bellissimo sentiero di media difficoltà che arriva ai piedi di una piccola parete (30 metri circa) attrezzata con corde e scalette di ferro per la salita finale. La vista è stupenda!

The café attendant was extremely rude and bossy. I placed 2 clean nappies I had accidentally ripped in her bin and she lost the plot, started yelling was very abrupt and bossy. If only she possessed simple manners and customer service skills. Everywhere else in Rarotonga was pleasant and polite. The building and car park were also very run down. A definite sour experience. If you want people to spend money at your establishment, learn to speak nicely to people.

Situated on the Back Road of town, it was worth going too. It was near lunchtime when we arrived, so we tried their toasted sandwiches and a nice cold drink before entering. We were pleasantly surprised with the amount on display. There were sections on Nan Hauser, who is a Whale Biologist and Principal Investigator of the Cook Islands Whale research project, Whale Conservation, Whale Hunting. I enjoyed reading about the pioneering work Jacques Cousteau undertook with his work in creating the SCUBA. There are also items that have been brought up for the various shipwrecks that have perished over time including the visible SS Maitai which sits on a sandbank in the lagoon opposite town. There are displays on the different species sharks, whales, of course, shellfish, and turtles. For those that are brave enough there is a tank to touch some of the local sea creatures. We spent ages in there and did not read everything. A must do !!!! I'll be back on next trip!

Closed. Apparently neither Google maps, nor TripAdvisor indicate yet that this place is closed. Even Google maps still lists what may have been the hours when it used to be open. Not fun to get there after a bus trip to Avarua and then walking with children in the pouring rain, past a couple of barking dogs that got too close for comfort, just to find out that it is closed. I checked again their Facebook page and only if you scroll down far enough you would see a posting about being closed.

CLOSED PERMANENTLY. Head to Arorangi village where there is Discover Marine and Wildlife Centre with fabulous displays and a beautiful little rescue turtle! #ponotheturtle Ph 23344

Small but informative with a number of interactive displays (physical ). Nice cafe on site.

They do so much to help sealife on the Islands , and research. A wonderful place to visit

CLOSED. THIS PLACE IS SHUT DOWN. DONT GO THERE!

Incredible evening! We were lucky with weather and fish on the bite but Troy sure knows his craft. Was awesome being able to see the flying fish and him cast to the GT just like fly fishing. 100% would go again!

Was happy to get out on the water on a beautiful day! Caught some wicked big mahi mahi Gavin was a superb captain and Troy was the best deckhand/fisherman I've ever come across helping me catch and land two big fish. Easily the best fishing charter I've been on and I'll be doing it again to tick off some more game fish off the bucket list.

Not a great experience. Had no luck with catching any fish over the 4 hours, yes “that’s fishing” However we were disappointed more so that we were practically charged full price (close to $400) for the two of us. customer experience/service wasn’t there. Out of the two fishermen helping us, if one was driving, the other was standing on the roof so no one made any effort to explain to us the marine life etc etc. Go elsewhere.

Went out on a night fish with Extreme Fishing Charters Rarotonga. Loved it so much I went again. If you want an epic experience go night fishing for GT’s with Troy and Gavin.

Went out last week and caught Wahoo and Mahi-mahi! Gav & Troy put us on the fish when it seemed no one else was catching that day! Highly recommend

Out night fishing for GT's . You won't be disappointed .... Catching GT's aswell as flying fishing Cheers Troy

Great trip, 2 big yellowfin and a wahoo, skipper Tom was excellent, knowledgeable and good to talk to.. quality boat and kit, was a great day out

We enjoyed our breakfast and lunch in this cafe! Smoothies are really very big and testy. In addition you can enjoy free WiFi here. Recommended 👍

Also rocking a shipping container vibe, Flying Turtle Cafe is a cafe-come-tour operator with undercover seating and sunny, welcoming staff. From a short lunch menu, the Flying Turtle Turkish sammie (NZ$18), jumps out. Here it’s a little less overwhelming in size, but with more delicate pan-fried parrot fish inside and no caddy of hot sauces, doesn’t quite live up to the heights of the one we shared at Charlie’s. Three fillets of the same fish is beautifully battered and piled onto a wooden board for their fish and chips (NZ$24.50). It’s accompanied by average chips and a very lightly dressed coleslaw that showed off the natural sweetness of the cabbage. The counter holds some good-looking baking from banana muffins (NZ$4/each) to cheese scones (NZ$5/each). A well-balanced and vegan-friendly tropical smoothie (NZ$13) uses coconut milk to good effect in a large glass jar. Well placed for lunch after a snorkel around Black Rock.

Loved coming here in the mornings. Close walking distance to the Edgewater hotel if you want a batista coffee. Awesome range of coffees and free wifi. Not many places have access to free wifi. Very relaxed atmosphere with chill music. Super friendly staff too.

Great food at this cafe, fresh and delicious. We had to go back for more. Best vege Nachos we’ve ever had.

Exceptional experience and food. From the second we walked in all staff were super friendly and accommodating. The chefs special sashimi was delectable and smoothie was very refreshing. Good portion sizes too. We will be back for more!!

Highly recommend, I discovered this the second to last day we were leaving managed to grab a decent coffee before they closed for the afternoon. Went back the following morning and we were not disappointed. Food was on delish. I got a bacon and egg sub. Alternative milk available, vegan options available which was so refreshing for someone dairy intolerant.

One of the best cafes we found on our travels in Rarotonga. As someone who is gluten and dairy free I found lots of options here including the club sandwhich. My friend said the coffee was some of the best she’s had!

Nothing short of amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection. The carbonara was yum and so was the gnocchi. The thick crust pizza was one of the best we tasted on the island. The drinks were stunning with competitive pricing. Nights are busy so a booking is necessary.

Definitely worth the visit! Amazing food, really good portion size. Helpful and friendly staff. If we had more time, I would be back to try other dishes.

Great meal. We had a early dinner at 5:30 and we were they only one there and was fast service. Get busy around 6:30. HUGE portions so had leftovers the next day. Make it fun when they give you crayons to draw on the table. Makes it fun and sociable.

This place was booked everyday but I managed to get a table. Service is a bit slow but we are on island time.. so ok. That said staff is polite and nice. Restaurant atmosphere is ok. I had a sallad with beef and it was ok. The beef was a little chewy but still was acceptable. Ordered a pizza and it was made on prefabricated pizza dough. Not ok for a place like this that would like to call them self an Italian restaurant.

If there was an option for negative stars, this place would be my first nomination. Tried to book a table and was told they were fully booked. Walked in anyway and found the place almost empty—apparently, the tables were booked for ghosts. Ordered two pizzas and lasagnas (close to $100), and when I asked for a plastic fork and knife, they tried to charge me extra. Seriously? After spending that much, they couldn’t part with a $0.02 utensil. To top it off, I had to use my international card, which meant paying an extra percentage plus my bank’s commission—so that fork would’ve been the most expensive piece of plastic I ever owned. Asked for straws—none available. I guess that’s considered luxury dining here. And the food? Let’s just say I’ve never been to jail, but I’m confident the pizzas and lasagnas there are an upgrade. Would not recommend—unless you’re into empty restaurants, overpriced forks, and prison cuisine.

So handy when staying at the Edgewater. Went.once for dine in and the food was delicious. We got takeaways the second time as the restaurant was full. Recommend reservations as its always busy.

Absolute gem this place! Visited twice during our time on the island. The food is so good and you won’t regret it. Must pre book as always fully booked but often walk ins from 7:30pm might be ok!