Plan your
Rarotonga holiday.
Choose where to stay, what to book and how to get around with practical island guides and direct links to local operators.
Real Cook Islands photography. Photo credits.
Four decisions can shape the whole trip.
Find your area, stay, one or two anchor activities, then decide whether Aitutaki is a day trip or an overnight chapter.
More than a beach postcard.
See the colour, movement and culture that make a Cook Islands holiday feel alive.
Colour from the heart
A vibrant visual tribute to tivaivai-inspired island textile patterns.
Ride the coast
Rarotonga is made for relaxed cycling, with the lagoon never far away.
Play outside
Beach sport, sunshine and island energy belong in the itinerary too.
Look, don’t touch
Enjoy turtles and reef fish responsibly, with space for wildlife to move freely.
Food, culture and sunset music
Plan around World Food Day at Punanga Nui Market on 16 October, Gospel Day on 26 October and Sunset Sessions on 31 October. Reconfirm event details close to the date.
What do you need?
Built for planning at home and quick decisions on your phone once you're on the island.
Useful while you're here.
Clockwise and anti-clockwise tracking pathway.
Flight-status guidance and practical arrival information from the Airport Authority.
Current island conditions and short forecast.
Markets, music, culture and island nights.
Explore by area.
Muri for convenience, Titikaveka for a quieter lagoon base, Aroa and Arorangi for the west, and Avarua for markets and services.
Plan it. Save it. Enjoy it.
Our free Rarotonga Holiday Planner includes area guidance, a relaxed seven-day itinerary, packing, bookings and links to official Cook Islands resources.
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