Guidebook for Rarotonga
Arts & Culture
A good tour of the history of the Cook Islands, our local artifacts, and decent food, fantastic performance of local dance
32 locals recommend
Te Vara Nui Village
Te Vara NuiA good tour of the history of the Cook Islands, our local artifacts, and decent food, fantastic performance of local dance
Nominated as a world heritage cultural site, has been recommended by several guests
14 locals recommend
Highland Paradise
Maungaroa DriveNominated as a world heritage cultural site, has been recommended by several guests
Bergman Gallery
Taputapuatea RoadFree to view exhibitions in heritage building near town
Tumutoa Tours
Interactive experience - make your own umu, some entertainment
Cook Islands Library & Museum
Limited hours check it out online before you go. But worth seeing
Essentials
24 hours 7 days a week and just down the road from Heron's Reef. A number of local food vendors supply this gas station/grocery store, try the coconut buns on sundays
14 locals recommend
Super Brown
Ara Tapu24 hours 7 days a week and just down the road from Heron's Reef. A number of local food vendors supply this gas station/grocery store, try the coconut buns on sundays
Getting Around
Island Car and Bike Hire
Eric Short Rentals (and Automotive)
Ara TapuFood Scene
Kafe Kokonati
Ara TapuNearby burgers and coffee
Love Café
8 Ara TapuGood coffee a short walk from Heron's Reef
Open early weekend mornings, home roasted and fresh brewed coffees, sells out quickly of the almond croissants, brioche and pastries. Also home to Float Cook Islands a unique offering in the South Pacific
6 locals recommend
Cook Islands Coffee Company
Ara TapuOpen early weekend mornings, home roasted and fresh brewed coffees, sells out quickly of the almond croissants, brioche and pastries. Also home to Float Cook Islands a unique offering in the South Pacific
Special occasion & Fine Dining. Plus Heron's Reef guests get a discount when they dine here.
13 locals recommend
Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar
Ara TapuSpecial occasion & Fine Dining. Plus Heron's Reef guests get a discount when they dine here.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a great pubcrawl bus that will pick you up and take you to a variety of bars and then drop you off. They also get a number of great bands and DJs
12 locals recommend
Rehab
Ara TapuThey have a great pubcrawl bus that will pick you up and take you to a variety of bars and then drop you off. They also get a number of great bands and DJs