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Fisherman Doing Gear Work - Cook Islands
Fisherman Doing Gear Work
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And if your catch is too small to sell...
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  • catalysta
  • By catalysta on August 4, 2004
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  • Tuna Feast - Cook Islands
    Tuna Feast
    by catalysta
    ...talk to the restaurant at your resort, and they just may do what they did for me - cook up a custom feast for you!
    This was a 20 lb. tuna they considered too small to sell to Trader Jack's. The chef at the Rarotongan prepared a splendid meal, so Dar & I invited several other guests to join us.

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    Shark Dive!!!
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  • Updated By catalysta on October 22, 2004
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  • Sharks of Rarotonga - Cook Islands
    Sharks of Rarotonga
    by catalysta
    There's evidently a break in the reef where divers ride the currents past numerous sharks, to a spot just inside the reef where many of them rest - kind of a shark motel. Per Cook Island Divers, this photo from my friends' dive trip was taken at Avaavaroa Passage.

    Pacific Divers ( a slightly smaller outfit that's also highly reccomended) has a great dive site description page on their website:
    http://www.pacificdivers.co.ck/Dive%20Information.htm

    Bring as much or as little gear as you wish. As with most quality dive areas, the PADI dive shops on Rarontonga can supply you with all you need.

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  • Directions: Cook Island Divers is centrally located in the village of Arorangi, look for the big blue sign [opposite the Cultural Village Sign] Pacific Divers is is on the main road at Muri, on the southeast of Rarotonga.
  • Website: http://www.cookislanddivers.com
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    Dive the Reef!
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  • Updated By catalysta on August 6, 2004
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  • The Dive Shop in Avarua - Cook Islands
    The Dive Shop in Avarua
    by catalysta
    Though I hadn't yet started diving when I was there, some friends of mine visited the Cooks just last year and got their certifications while on an anniversary trip. They had an incredible experience with Cook Island Divers, including a thrilling shark dive (see next tip).

    The Dive Shop in Avarua has all the equipment you might need for diving or snorkeling, and they can line you out with a good dive shop as well.

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  • Address: Avarua
  • Website: http://cookpages.com/CookIslandDivers/
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    Deep Sea Fishing Around The Cook Islands
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  • Updated By catalysta on January 23, 2004
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  • Fisherman Doing Gear Work - Cook Islands
    Fisherman Doing Gear Work
    by catalysta
    You don't have to motor for an hour to get to the deep waters for great fishing, it's all right close by. Rarotonga is surrounded by a shallow coral reef, but right outside of the reef, the water drops off hundreds of feet (with some sensational diving as well on the Wall)
    Tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi, you name it, it's all there. Afterwards all the large fish caught are sold to the local restaurants. Go to Trader Jacks for the best catch-of-the-day, and eat what you caught superbly grilled, on the waterfront. As the sun sets, watch the local fishermen motor out of the harbor to spotlight flying fish that they net for bait.

    Sun block!!!!!

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    GO SNORKELING
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  • Updated By emmicat on June 21, 2006
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  • The beach at the Fruits of Rarotonga is the deepest part of the lagoon and is protected so the fish are varied and abundant. Don't stay near the shore but swim out to the further coral formations and you will be surrounded by thousands of fish. The women who run the little shop there will watch your bags for free. They also have a bathroom out the back and a shower that you can use for the asking. They sell the best fruit smoothies and serve a nice cup of coffee. They also make their own scones, jams and chutneys - the breakfast jam of papaya and ginger is yummy.

    Bring your own snorkeling gear if you can. It's expensive to buy there although I don't know about the rental situation.

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    Lagoon Kayaking
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  • By bijo69 on May 8, 2004
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  • Kayaking the lagoons either on Raro or Aitutaki is an absolute must!

    You can hire a kayak e.g. from the Sailing club in Muri. It's 5NZ$/h.

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