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 Rarotonga Travel Guide

Rarotonga is extremely beautiful and small enough to explore with lush tropical mountains, pretty coastal scenes, sandy beaches and a very slow pace of life. It takes just 45 minutes to go around the island by bus and is possible to cycle in a day. The most popular way to travel is by moped.

Avarua Town is the administration centre of the Cook Islands. The north east coast of Rarotonga is the quietest side of the island with impressive mountain scenery but just a few places to stay. Muri Beach on the east coast is the busiest stretch for tourism on the island and has lots of beach activities, restaurants, beach bars and crowds on Sundays when the locals get together. The south coast is very quiet with picturesque beaches and snorkelling. The west coast of Rarotonga is dominated by Arorangi Village. The beach here is sandy and extends unbroken right along the west coast, with swimming at high tide and reef walking at low tide. This is the leeward side of the island with more sunshine and sunsets

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