Rarotonga – Cook Islands

Rarotonga

Rarotonga derives its name from the words ‘raro’ which means down and ‘tonga’ which means south, as this island is the second southern most of the Cooks. A historically important Polynesian island, Rarotonga today, is home to the Cook Islands capital of Avarua. The most developed of all the islands, banks, ATMs, internet cafes and a hospital can all be found here. Avarua is the best place to stay on the island, with Muri Beach on the eastern coast acting as the activities hub.