Cook Islands: Last Day ☹, Snorkel, Walk, Dine at Little Polynesian, Say Goodbye

Dec 13, 2019: Long walk in the morning, then snorkel after breakfast. Jim returned car ~9:30. After snorkeling, showered & had leftovers for lunch. Washed swimsuits & packed. Took a rest & read. Walked to Little Polynesian ~5:30. Excellent dinner & service! 8:15 Pa came to take our bags up. Picked up by van to airport. Uneventful wait in airport. Flight was a bit uncomfortable. Sat by a strange woman…did not sleep well. ☹

Photos & Itineraries

• 2018 Photos
• 2019 Photos
• 2018 Snorkeling
• 2019 Snorkeling
• Cook Islands Itineraries and Adventures

Places & Things

Hiking & Adventures

• Alltrails.com: Hikes on Rarotonga
• Avarua Town – There are enough things to do in Avarua Town to make a day of it. Check out the link.
• Reef Walk with Kura Happ & Ariimoana Walkabouts

Snorkeling, Diving & Swimming

• Beaches & Lagoons
• Snorkeling – The snorkeling is incredible right off the beach. Saw moray eels, eagle rays, tons of colorful fish, clams, large crabs, and much more.
• Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling Rarotonga: A Complete Guide
• Where to Snorkel in Rarotonga + Snorkel Hire on Rarotonga – Includes Fruits of Rarotonga

Accommodations

• Rarotonga Beach Bungalows (RBB) – The best place to stay on the entire island! Really, right on the beach.

Eating and Restaurants

• Antipodes – Go here to have a nice dinner and see Kura sing
• Beluga – perhaps our best eating of the 2019 trip.
• A guide to supermarkets & food shopping in the Cook Islands – Foodland is in Avarua. For getting your main supplies, it is likely the best place to go.
• Charlie’s and other restaurants – We love Charlie’s!
• LBV Bakery
• Muri Night Market & Other Markets
• Trader Jack’s: Ocean view dining, RESTURUANT, bar, pizzas, great menu, live music, friendly staff & great service.
• Mooring Café – The F.O.B. sandwich is wonderful!
• Little Polynesian

Miscellaneous

• Adventure Rentals
• Black Rock
• Cook Islands Pocket Guide
• Cultural Tours and Experiences in the Cook Islands
• Marine Discovery Centre – We enjoyed this. Also, the Fijian lady working there sells curried roti. Yum!
• Museums to Visit in the Cook Islands
• Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe
• Te ARA Museum
• Beachcomber Gallery

 

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