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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!!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Fishing Trips
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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. Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba DivingDirections: 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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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. Theme: Beach Activities
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