Sustainability

Aerial view of a tropical island with lush green forests, surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs, with mountains in the background and blue sky with clouds overhead.
Two people snorkeling in clear blue water, wearing masks and fins, with underwater rocks and coral visible.
Two women in bikinis kayaking on clear turquoise water near a tropical shoreline with trees under a sunny blue sky.
Three scuba divers underwater in the ocean, wearing diving gear and surrounded by blue water.
A humpback whale breaching and leaping out of the ocean with a splash, under a partly cloudy sky.
A whale shark swimming underwater, showing its wide head, large mouth, and striped pattern on its body, with smaller fish nearby in the blue ocean.
School of colorful fish swimming near coral reef with a sea turtle in the background.
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A sea turtle swimming underwater near coral and rocks.
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Two men on a boat fishing in the ocean during daytime, with a coastline and hilly landscape in the background.
A man in a red shirt and beige shorts swinging a golf club on a golf course surrounded by trees.
A golf course with two people playing, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean in the distance.
A man and woman sitting on rocks beneath a waterfall in a lush, green jungle setting.
Two hikers observing a lush, green hillside overlooking a coastal landscape with trees, houses, and the ocean in the background.
A tall, narrow rock formation rising vertically amidst dense green forest.
Green, lush mountains under a colorful sky with scattered clouds at sunset.
A bird with gray and blue feathers perched among green palm leaves.
A group of people with diverse ages and styles, gathered outdoors in a lush, green forest, watching a woman in traditional Polynesian attire receive a small gift or item from another woman. The scene appears to be part of a cultural presentation or c
Group of people riding in a safari truck, waving and smiling, in a tropical setting with lush green plants and trees.
Two women riding a red scooter on a rural road surrounded by lush green banana and palm trees with mountains in the background. Both women wear helmets, and the woman in the back is joyfully waving.
Group of five hikers walking through a lush green forest on a dirt trail.
Several off-road vehicles driving along a dirt path through a lush green tropical landscape with papaya trees and tall palm trees under a bright blue sky.
Two people driving a muddy off-road dune buggy through a dirt trail in a lush, green forest.
People waiting in line to board a yellow bus labeled 'BLOCKWISE' at a bus stop in a tropical setting with mountains in the background.
A person dressed in traditional tribal attire with a long, fringed animal skin outfit, standing in a lush, green rainforest with dense foliage and moss-covered rocks.
Performers in traditional Polynesian costumes dancing on stage during a cultural show, with musicians in blue shirts in the background and audience watching in silhouettes.
Group of people dancing and socializing at a tropical-themed party or celebration with colorful attire and smiles.
People dancing in traditional Polynesian costumes with feathered headdresses and grass skirts at a cultural event.

Our Interactive Trip Planner

Experiences: Explore & Enjoy

Tell us who’s coming and what you enjoy — we’ll suggest the right tours and activities, then help you book so you don’t miss out.
Bookings or questions? gm@kiaoranavillas.com · +682 54341 (Sane, GM).

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Complete Your Interactive Trip Planner below. We’ll suggest a plan and can secure bookings for you.

Experiences

Everything you’ll want to do in Rarotonga (plus Aitutaki day trips) — organised so it’s easy to browse and book. Expand a category to see options. We’re happy to book for you.

Dining (Restaurants & Cafés)

For the full alphabetised list with hours and notes, see our Restaurants & Cafés section on the site. Below are a few highlights; use the link for the complete directory.

Venue Phone Website Guest Rating
Anchorage (Sunset Resort)+682 23 004Sunset Resort4.8
Antipodes Rarotonga+682 28 873Website4.5
Beluga+682 27 788Facebook4.8
Castaway Beach Bar+682 21 546Castaway Resort4.5
Charlie’s Cafe & Bar+682 28008Website4.5
Circles Cafe+682 29 583N/A4.6
The Falafel Shack+682 70 467Facebook4.8
Kikau Hut+682 26 860Website4.7
LBV — Le Bon Vivant (Muri)+682 28 619N/A4.2
The Lazy Trout Cafe+682 22025N/A4.7
Little Polynesian+682 24280N/A4.7
The Lucky Rooster Eatery+682 22 215Website4.5
Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe+682 88788N/A4.9
Nautilus Restaurant+682 25 125Website4.9
On The Beach (Manuia)+682 22482otbrarotonga.com4.4
Palace Takeaways+682 21 438Facebook4.3
Saigon Shack (Muri)+682 52118N/A4.9
Sandals Restaurant & Barefoot Bar+682 20 427Pacific Resort4.5
Shipwreck Hut+682 22 166Aro’a Beach Resort4.4
Soul Cafe & BarberN/AN/A4.7
Takitumu TapasN/AN/A5.0
Tamarind House+682 26 487N/A4.6
The Café (Beachcomber Courtyard)+682 72 788N/A4.5
Trader Jack’s+682 26 464N/A4.3
TLC Rarotonga+682 52 897Facebook5.0
21.3 Vaiana’s Bistro & Bar+682 24 516Facebook4.5
Vaima Restaurant & Bar+682 26 123Website4.4
Vili’s Burger Joint+682 28850N/A4.7
The Waffle Shack+682 50 713Website4.7
The Waterline Restaurant & Beach Bar+682 22 161Facebook4.5
Culture
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Cook Islands Library & Museum Society+682 26 468cookislandsmuseum.org~4.6/5
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre—highlandparadise.co.ck~4.7/5
Te Ara Museum of Cultural Enterprise+682 27 641Facebook: TE ARA~4.6/5
Te Vara Nui Village (Over-Water Night Show)+682 24 006tevaranui.co.ck~4.6/5
Couples
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Air Rarotonga — Aitutaki Day Tour (romantic lagoon)—airraro Aitutaki Day Tour~4.7/5
Ocean Toa (Turtle Tours)+682 74 035oceantoa.com~5.0/5
Te Vara Nui Village (Show & Dinner)+682 24 006tevaranui.co.ck~4.6/5
Kia Orana Spa (Couples treatments)—kiaoranavillas.com/spaGuest favourite
Events
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Punanga Nui Market (Saturdays)——Very popular
Muri Night Market (selected nights)——Very popular
Explore by Land
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Black Rock Beach (sunset views)Public area—Popular
Maire Nui Gardens (gardens only)——Highly rated
Maunga Tours (Inland hikes)—maungatours.comHighly rated
Raro Buggy Tours+682 23 000rarobuggytours.com~4.7/5
Raro Safari Tours (4WD inland)+682 23 629rarosafaritours.com~4.8/5
Te Rua Manga “The Needle” (hike)Public area—~4.7/5
Wigmore’s Waterfall (after rain)——Scenic spot
Storytellers Eco Cycle Tours—storytellers.co.ck96% 4★+
Explore by Water
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Ariki Adventures (Sea Scooter Turtle Tours)+682 27 955arikiadventures.com~4.9/5
Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve (snorkel)Public area—Highly recommended
Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises+682 27 350captaintamas.com~4.9/5
Kia Orana Villas — Snorkel Gear Hire—kiaoranavillas.com/snorkel-gearGuest favourite
KiteSUP (kite, SUP, kayak; night SUP)+682 55 787kitesup.co~4.7/5
Koka Lagoon Cruises+682 27 769kokalagooncruises.com~4.9/5
Muri Lagoon & BeachPublic area—Popular
Ocean Toa (Turtle Tours)+682 74 035oceantoa.com~5.0/5
Raro Reef Sub (underwater viewing)——Very good
Tikioki Marine Reserve (snorkel)Public area—Highly recommended
Titikaveka Beach (swim/snorkel)Public area—Great spot
Families
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises (family-friendly)+682 27 350captaintamas.com~4.9/5
Koka Lagoon Cruises+682 27 769kokalagooncruises.com~4.9/5
Maire Nui Gardens (easy wander)——Highly rated
Punanga Nui Market (Saturday)——Popular
Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco Centre—discoverecocentre.comVery good
Nightlife
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Going Troppo Nightlife Tour (party bus)+682 20 639raro-tours.com~4.2/5
Shopping
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Punanga Nui Market (crafts & produce)——Very popular
CITC Supermarket (groceries)+682 22 777——
Foodland Avarua (groceries)+682 23 378——
Spa & Wellness
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Kia Orana Spa (on-site)—kiaoranavillas.com/spaGuest favourite
Day Trip: Aitutaki
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour—airraro Aitutaki Day Tour~4.7/5
Sightseeing Flights (Rarotonga/Aitutaki)———
Mana Tiaki Experiences
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour—airraro Aitutaki Day Tour~4.7/5
Sightseeing Flights (Rarotonga/Aitutaki)———
Support Our Little Paradise

Want to make a difference while enjoying your stay? Support local NGOs that protect Rarotonga's land, culture, and people. Discover how to contribute meaningfully through verified charities and conservation efforts here: cookislands.travel/NGOs.

Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating
Mana Tiaki Values

Mana Tiaki is a guiding philosophy encouraging visitors to be guardians of our home. As you explore Rarotonga, we invite you to embrace these values:

  • Respect: Honour our people, traditions, and sacred places.
  • Responsibility: Conserve water, energy, and take only photos.
  • Connection: Immerse yourself in our culture with curiosity and care.
Activity/AttractionPhoneWebsiteGuest Rating

Ratings are indicative, gathered from public review sources. Most tours offer resort pickup — we’re happy to book on your behalf.

Your Interactive Trip Planner

Tell us who’s coming and what you’re into. We’ll suggest the right tours, activities, and places to eat—then book them for you so you don’t miss out.

What we ask for (1–2 minutes):

  • Travel dates + preferred days/times (morning/afternoon/evening)

  • Group size & ages (adults, teens, kids, infants)

  • Fitness & mobility (eg. loves hiking / flat walks only / can manage steps / wheelchair / stroller)

  • Water confidence (strong swimmer / okay with float vest / boat-only)

  • Interests (culture, snorkelling, fishing, cycling, hiking, 4WD, gardens, markets, night shows, wellness, photography)

  • Dietary needs (vegetarian/vegan, GF, seafood allergies, etc.)

  • Budget range (value / mid / premium)

  • Transport (need car/scooter? we recommend Polynesian Rentals)

  • Must-dos (anything you’ve seen on Instagram or been told not to miss)

Peak advice: Rarotonga books out in busy periods. If you don’t pre-book cars, popular tours, and the best restaurants, you may miss out. We’ll lock things in and message you confirmations.

You can also explore the full official restaurant directory (Rarotonga):
Cook Islands Tourism – Dining Experiences (Rarotonga filter applied). We’ll help you choose & book once you’ve browsed.

You can see the complete official activities directory (Rarotonga):
Cook Islands Tourism – Things to Do (Rarotonga filter applied). We’ll shortlist the best matches for your dates/ages/fitness.

Interactive Trip Planner

Fill this in and we’ll propose a plan that fits you — then book tours, activities, and restaurants so you don’t miss out.

We’ll reply from gm@kiaoranavillas.com with suggestions and availability. Peak dates sell out — pre-booking helps.

What happens after you submit the planner

  1. We review your answers and draft a plan tailored to your fitness level, age, and interests.

  2. We pencil in priority holds where possible.

  3. You approve, then we confirm & send vouchers/meeting points.

  4. We align restaurant bookings with tour days to ensure your evenings run smoothly.

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  • 🌺 20% discount on pre-booked continental breakfasts at our Café

  • 🌺 Preferential bookings & 20% discount on Spa treatments

  • 🌺 Preferential bookings & 20% discount on bike hire

  • 🌺 Preferential bookings & 20% discount on snorkel gear hire

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