Rarotonga combines island villages with a lagoon and mountain backdrop. Choose a base around the shore you want to explore and plan lagoon activities with local operators.
Planning your days
Choose which shore you want to stay on before choosing a room. Muri, Avarua and Arorangi offer different bases around the island. Check local lagoon conditions and transport; a short-looking journey is not automatically an easy walk.
Updated: . Trip lengths and day ideas are editorial suggestions, not a booked itinerary. Check current access, prices and transport with the operators. How we make our guides
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