| Tips and photos of unusual, out-of-the-way Cook Islands attractions, posted by real travelers and locals. Map |
 | Cook Islands Off the Beaten Path | Tips 1 - 10 of 20 |  |
 Bob & Clamato by catalysta
While there, you can stay in a thatched bure over the water, and take a day trip to snorkel with the famous giant clams. (photo of my friend Bob from his anniversary trip)
See Transportation Tips for information about getting there. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Cook Islands?
Read reviews about Cook Islands Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 4x4 Safari by catalysta
It was a lot of fun, and an easy way to see the interior of the island. The guides are Rarotongan Maoris, all of whom seem to have a great wry sense of humor that keeps you rolling. Leave a Comment
|
 Panorama from Maungapu,
Aitutaki by worldkiwi
The track to the hill is signposted (the sign is on the opposite side of the road to the track) and a sealed driveway for the first 100m or so. It gets a bit steep in places after that, so make sure you have shoes with grip. The track is about 5 minutes north of the Pacific Resort and it's on the right if you're walking from the south. Leave a Comment
|
There's a woman who lives on the back road behind Avarua who grows the most amazing hibiscus. She cross-pollinates and creates hundreds of different variety of blooms - she even grafts different types of blooms onto one tree. She has thousands of plants and is now going to start growing/experimenting with orchids. I'm looking forward to going back next year when the first of her new orchids start to bloom.
|
 The unfinished Sheraton on
Rarotonga. by worldkiwi
We wondered through this eerie place with it's installed bathrooms and ceiling fans, manky swimming pool, and smashed windows. It was like "the day after" - very weird. The extent to which the resort was complete is the most astounding thing. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Cook Islands?
Read reviews about Cook Islands Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Arutanga CICC, Aitutaki by worldkiwiLeave a Comment
|
 One Way Jesus by catalystaLeave a Comment
|
 View from Maungapu by bijo69
According to the legend this little mountain was stolen from Rarotonga, chopped of Raemaru mountain which has a flat top now. Leave a Comment
|
 by mocca
There are also some drives to look out points, but don't bother, walk there instead ( or drive if due things you can't walk, but otherwise walk) it is healthier for you and the environment. You can also do the cross island track, takes about three hours, and you cross the island, and you will see some nice views. Leave a Comment
|
Rarotonga Steam Railway - A tiny, tiny island in the middle of the Pacific, and it has a steam train! It's a lovely walk past fields full of crops, and into Tim Arnold's tropical garden to discover something that will delight any train-lover. Tim has lovingly restored this Polish steam train, and hopes to lay track to enable the train to take short trips in the near future. The story behind the train's arrival in Rarotonga is a great one, and your entry price to see the train includes a big mug of tea/coffee/milo, and a train biscuit, and a nice chat with Tim. It's a nice little side trip, for when you are sick of snorkelling/lying in the sun etc.
Rarotonga Steam Railway Ltd.
P O Box 486
Avarua, Rarotonga
Cook Islands' Leave a Comment
|
 | 1 | 2 |  |
|
More Cook Islands Travel Deals Island Resort
Plan the perfect escape at Marriott Hotels. Search resorts & packages. Vacation Rentals
Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We take care of everything, so you can relax. Join a Cooking Adventure
Learn top European chefs' secrets. Design your dream cooking vacation! Sponsored Links
|
