For more details please see disclaimer at the bottom of this page. Introduction to the capital island of rarotonga this is an introduction to the cook islands and its capital island of rarotonga. A halo of flameorange coral reef encircles the island, and rarotonga s sapphireblue lagoon is trimmed by sparkling white beaches. Beyond the islands tourist buzz and contemporary appearance is a robust culture, firmly anchored by traditional polynesian values and steeped in oral. They also run a northern atolls adventure tour taking in penrhyn, manihiki and pukapuka note that this service is dependent on fuel being available on the destination islands, so always check with air rarotonga. Spanish world traveler more than 183 countries visited chasing 195 please, enjoy and suscribe to my youtube channel. You can view route information for airlines that fly to rarotonga, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to rarotonga and book your flights by clicking the links below skyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights to. Search and compare airfares on tripadvisor to find the best flights for your trip to rarotonga. Manihiki atoll is 1200 kilometres northwest of rarotonga in the distant northern group and home to the exquisite cook islands cultured black pearl. Muri lagoon rarotonga all you need to know before you. Notice this website or its thirdparty tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Introduction to the capital island of rarotonga cook islands. A number of operators around the island have amalgamated into the cook islands taxi association.
Rarotonga beach bungalows are in a perfect location right on the beach where you can snorkel straight off and see lots of beautiful fish. Tangelo vol 6 enua manea cook islands music youtube. Up to six departures daily from rarotonga make a visit to spectacular aitutaki a special inclusion in your cook islands vacation. The most populous of the cook islands is stunning in its natural beauty and physical drama. May 07, 20 rarotonga is only a small island and has a 32km ring road that surrounds the island. This is a video clip of tangelo singing a track from his vol 6 album released by heimana music distribution. The bures are very comfort and clean with lovely outdoor area overlooking beach. Meantime, you may like to get hold of a jasons map of raro which, amongst other things, shows the inland walks.
Rarotonga is divided into three main districts or vaka tribes. Around rarotonga the cook islands travel video youtube. Combine a cultural village tour, a buffet dinner, and an exciting overwater night show during this 5hour experience in rarotonga. This is an introduction to the cook islands and its capital island of rarotonga. Our flight booking app for iphone, ipad, and android. A celebration of cook islands culture through authentic chants, legends, songs and pulsating drum beats performed by the ta. Muri lagoon rarotonga all you need to know before you go. Get to know the culture of the cook islands, including their culinary traditions, song, and dance.
As kiawahbeth says the buses are excellent and a good way to see the island from a higher level. Unless you are already experienced on motor bikes, i strongly suggest that you dont try it for the first time on raro. Circleisland buses run around the coast road in both directions, departing from the circle island bus stop at cooks corner in avarua. All these songs are now available for download from. Today we take a flight to rarotonga with jetstar, arrive at the most chill airport ever and head to our hotel resort. Ive seen way too many tourists get on the scooter, go for 12 a day and bring the bike back and upgrade to a little car.
Tipani rentals near the edgewater resort in arorangi. Aitutaki, rarotonga, cook islands with polynesian music hd. If you are really keen, maybe on aitutaki as there is far less traffic there. Although it was made a few years ago, it should still give you an idea of what the capital island is like. Specially at the fishing tour it was very funny because all of. In this video we take you on a tour of rarotonga, cook islands. Rarotonga, largest island in the southern group of the cook islands, in the south pacific ocean about 2,100 miles 3,400 km northeast of new zealand. The archipelago of cook islands, is one of the largest producers of gray and black pearls in the world. Our multitalented crew will ensure an experience you wont forget, with snorkelling amongst the lagoon life, or viewing through glass bottom boat. Rarotonga dengue epidemics the first significant dengue outbreak on rarotonga was in 1976.
Hi kim, tv at the rental places we have stayed is pretty non existant. Air rarotonga is the airline of the cook islands and operates scheduled services to nine of the islands. Rarotonga isnt exactly hurting for accommodation these days. Look out for the orange markers and you cant go wrong. Walking shoes are recommended as there are a lot of tree roots to navigate, however some people were wearing jandals and managed. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Graphs are presented for the seven dengue epidemics on rarotonga to 2006. Te au o tonga on the northern side of the island where avarua located and is the capital, takitumu on the eastern and southern side and puaikura on the western side. Rarotonga, cook islands sipping coconut milk while bargaining for handmade jewelry and swaying your hips to live musicjust another saturday morning in rarotonga.
Summertime reggae vol 2 cook islands music youtube. We went for fishing the first time and then for whale watching in the sunset. Explore rarotonga holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Rarotonga map map of rarotonga and other information. In part 2 we share our trip to aitutaki which is our favourite place on.
Kia orana and welcome to the official cook islands tourism corporation facebook page. Weve found 4 lyrics, 0 artists, and 1 album matching rarotonga. Please keep in mind these schedules are a guideline only and flight operation and seat availibility needs to be verified on line. On august 27 2015 we successfully completed the first circumnavigation of rarotonga by pedalpowered water craft, locally designed and built treddlecat. Therefore the new zealand queens representitive is the head of state and the chief minister is the head of government.
Even during the summer months of january and february, the high temperatures on rarotonga average a comfortable 84f 29c, although there can be hot, humid, and sticky summer days. You can view route information for airlines that fly to rarotonga, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to rarotonga and book your flights by clicking the links below. Two hour trek on horseback around southern parts of rarotonga including a leisurely ride at the waters edge of the lagoon. That is after a quick trip to the hospital to get their legs bandaged. Diving in rarotonga will take you on a journey through the cook islands wonderful underwater world and is available for beginners to experienced divers. The cook islands are simultaneously remote and accessible, modern and traditional. After a few hours of checking out the wharfside punanga nui market, hit the beaches of this reefprotected volcanic island. One of dwme1600 is heads sticktion to the platter surface. The island of rarotonga has three very special jewels.
Dont miss a fantastic day out with koka lagoon cruises. It would give you flexibility especially if youre staying in selfcatering accommodation so you could stock up on essentials. Kia orana welcome to air rarotonga the airline of the cook islands. Beyond the reef, breakers foam and crash like distant thunder. A quick and comfortable fortyfive minute flight from rarotonga takes you to the sublime turquoise waters of one of the worlds most beautiful. A halo of flameorange coral reef encircles the island, and rarotongas sapphireblue lagoon is trimmed by sparkling white beaches. While 333 people with dengue consulted doctors, it was estimated that around 5,000 of the 9,000 residents had dengue, although often the symptoms were mild or absent. But if you havent got the time for that, i would strongly recommend the day. Captain john dibbs, master of the colonial brig endeavour, is credited as the european discoverer on 25 july 1823, while transporting the missionary reverend john williams. Rarotonga beach bungalows, rarotonga precios actualizados 2020. Download right now the map of rarotonga and be ready to live the adventure. Frangipani has, as usual, given wonderfully detailed information.
The islands booming tourism market is spoiled for choice, with eco retreats and luxury bungalows all around the tiny coast. Hire a car or moped to travel easily around the island, or jump on one of their buses for a truly local travel. If one of the modules gets wdme1600 the hard drive fails to initialize correctly and stops wdme1600 making the data inaccessible. Check out tripadvisor members 5,427 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in rarotonga. Last time all that seemed to be on was a japanese soap opera. The island is volcanic in origin and has a rugged interior rising to 2,9 feet 652 metres at te manga. Rarotonga and aitutaki, which are about as far south of the equator as the hawaiian islands are north of it, enjoy a tropical climate. This video will serve you as a travel guide for rarotonga. Its small population, around 10,000 by disputed estimates, lives on the coast of the circular island, while the interior is lush, rugged, and jungleclad, offering even the daytripper the.
The top 10 things to do in rarotonga, cook islands. Tour of rarotonga, cook islands travel guide 2020 youtube. Its not exactly a sunny day in rarotonga so in this vlog we decided its time to find a car rental, get some. Round rarotonga road race turama pacific travel group house, p. Buses running clockwise depart hourly from 7am to 11pm monday to saturday, and from 8am to noon and 2pm to 4pm sunday.
Rarotonga is only a small island and has a 32km ring road that surrounds the island. Rarotonga is the most populous of the cook islands, with a population of 10,572 census 2011, out of the countrys total resident population of 14,974. Koka lagoon cruises muri 2020 all you need to know. Map of rarotonga hotels and attractions on a rarotonga. World travel reportages rarotonga part 2 cook islands. Below you can see our flight schedules to and from the selected airport or for our entire network. Whether youre seeking a luxury 5 star escape, the privacy of selfcatered accommodation, or an island resort with entertainment for the whole family, the. Oct 19, 2011 5mins of cycling around rarotonga island, cook islands in 2010. The family run resort is small and personal taoni did a great job looking after us, even running us up to the local shops to get supplies. Aitutaki, rarotonga, cook islands with polynesian music thanks to scot pass and ronspohn,wesley and others. Little known to the wider world, rarotonga, the capital of the scattered nation of the cook islands, is a relaxing and easygoing place of beauty and style.
Driving around rarotonga, 60 minute loop cook islands youtube. Rarotonga koka lagoon cruise special by faye vids duration. The cook islands are in the south pacific ocean and are self governed in a free association with new zealand. Cook islands accommodation from rarotonga to aittuaki, the magical cook islands boasts a range of superb accommodation and world class facilities across the idyllic islands and coastlines. Getting around rarotonga on scooters rarotonga forum. But you might consider hiring a small car for a few days. Its set to the welcome song from te arekarioi nui, performed by the cook islands national arts theatre.