10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Rarotonga That You Shouldn't Miss

September 23, 2021 Darleen Reid

Sipping coconut milk while bargaining for handmade jewelry and swaying your hips to live music—just another Saturday morning in Rarotonga. After a few hours of checking out the wharf-side Punanga Nui Market, hit the beaches of this reef-protected volcanic island. There are plenty of picturesque lagoons that allow peaceful swimming or snorkeling, and moonlit strolls along the East Side sands are pure magic. Raro Safari Tours are a popular way to explore the island’s vivid rainforest.
Restaurants in Rarotonga

1. Ariki Adventures

Excellent
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5.0 based on 233 reviews

Ariki Adventures

ARIKI ADVENTURES offers you a range of fun activities including Lagoon, Ocean and Turtle Sea Scooter Safaris, Snorkel Tours and our world famous Night Paddle SUP & Kayak Tours. All Ariki Bungalows guests receive a 10% Discount on all Ariki Adventures. We also offer tour combinations to suit your adventurous spirit

2. Adventure Cook Islands

Excellent
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5.0 based on 242 reviews

Adventure Cook Islands

Adventure Cook Islands is Rarotonga's Dive and Adventure Specialist with a difference. Our PADI Dive Center team strives for excellence and we guarantee you some of the best diving our island has to offer. Our divemasters and instructors have many years of diving experience around Rarotonga and are amongst the most experienced dive guides in the Cook Islands. We specialize in small groups for more personalised dive experiences rather than catering for the masses. Our Reef To See Dive and Snorkel Adventures include guided scuba dives to Rarotonga's best dive sites, PADI dive courses, intro dives, guided outer reef snorkel trips and freediving trips. On land, our Island Way Adventures include Cook Islands Dance and Drum Lessons for small and bigger groups and Raemaru Mountain Treks. To explore Rarotonga on your own, you can rent everything you need to explore the island from our Adventure Hire fleet selection of scooters, bicycles, kayaks, snorkel gear and bodyboards.

3. Koka Lagoon Cruises

Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,528 reviews

Koka Lagoon Cruises

Don’t miss a fantastic day out with Koka Lagoon Cruises. Our multi-talented crew will ensure an experience you wont forget, with snorkelling amongst the lagoon life, or viewing through glass bottom boat; non-stop entertainment with ukulele playing, pareu tying demos, weaving (score yourself a pair of kikau sun-glasses!)delicious fish bbq feast, amazing coconut tree climbing demo, coconut husking and all its uses. Informative, educational and most of all fun for all ages. Book now.

4. Dive Rarotonga

Excellent
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5.0 based on 346 reviews

Dive Rarotonga

We are the only multi-agency certifying dive centre in the country, so we are able to offer the widest range of internationally recognised diving courses and qualifications in the Cook Islands. We offer courses from Open Water to Instructor level and have the highest qualified instructors in the Country from the top two worldwide training agencies.At Dive Rarotonga we offer quality diving in a fun and friendly atmosphere - so whether these are your first bubbles, you are already qualified and you are diving for fun, or you want to progress your professional diving career, we have dives to suit you!

5. WaHoo Fishing Charters

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5.0 based on 72 reviews

WaHoo Fishing Charters

Wahoo Fishing Charters (Rarotonga)Adventure Fishing*Party Cruises*Snorkleing*Stag/Hens Party*Private Charters We'll Hook You Up!!! The ultimate way to go fishing on a purpose built 30 foot BlueFin fishing vessel. Our fully qualified skipper and friendly crew give you the chance to experience the excitement of deep sea fishing for Tuna, Mahimahi, Wahoo and Marlin throughout the waters off Rarotonga. Deep sea game fishing starts within minutes of leaving the Avatiu harbour. Our local fishing ground knowledge ensures the best chances of a big catch! We provide a highly informative, fun, interactive and entertaining fishing experience for everyone, whether you're a professional angler or a novice. We specialise in ocean game fishing, yet can also take you out for scenic/charter tours.

6. KiteSup Cook Islands Water Sports Centre

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5.0 based on 188 reviews

KiteSup Cook Islands Water Sports Centre

We are your family away from home! Come explore and experience some of Rarotonga's unique water activities with us. Kitesurfing, paddle boarding, sea scooter snorkeling, night paddle tours, paddle board yoga and more. We'd love to have you join us for an adventure!

7. Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

Cook Islands
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

This tall, rocky pinnacle can be spotted from several locations on the island and is a favorite challenge for those who enjoy a good climb.

Reviewed By Bree1991 - Newcastle, Australia

We trekked from the Pāpua waterfall up to the needle and back. Quite a challenging but beautiful walk. Extremely slippery in some sections and I did slip over a couple of times going down hill. Stunning stream trickling for most of the walk. Give yourself plenty of time and take lots of water. Barry the rooster greeted us up the top! Nice swim in the waterfall at the end of the walk. Definitely don’t do as I did and wear and white singlet. It soon turns muddy and brown!

8. Raro Mountain Safari Tour

Nikao Airport Nikao Beach, 380 Cook Islands +682 23 629 [email protected] http://www.rarosafaritours.com
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4.5 based on 351 reviews

Raro Mountain Safari Tour

These guided, four-wheel island tours transport visitors to many scenic locations including Te Rua Manga and Wigmore's Waterfall.

Reviewed By TristarNZ - Matamata, New Zealand

This tour is laid back and casual mirroring the Islanders lifestyle but the commentary provided during the trip gives one a great insight into the local history and culture of the area. Travelling the back roads you get to see and learn about the real Rarotonga and our guide responded to all our queries along the way...there sense of fun and humour is quite infectious. Finished off with a great barbecue and the guides singing to us. A great experience.

9. Pacific Divers

Excellent
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4.5 based on 488 reviews

Pacific Divers

Pacific Divers is a full service scuba diving and training centre located in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. We service all of Rarotonga with daily dive trips for all levels of diver, and the full range of PADI dive courses. We are the only PADI 5 star Instructor Development Centre in the Cook Islands and consistently deliver quality training to both new and experienced divers. We have a great crew who love to dive and share our amazing underwater world with you.

10. Coconut Tours

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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Coconut Tours

If true adventure is what you’re after, the Jungle Quad Adventure is perfect offering thrills and challenges driving your very own 4 wheel quad!Follow our knowledgeable Tour Guide and get lost deep in our beautiful, lush and preserved jungle driving your very own 350cc Yamaha Grizzly Quad. This 90% off road adventure will see you venturing through hidden valleys in Turangi and Avana and get a close view of the great Te Atukura Mountain, weather pending. Then hold on tight as you encounter rugged terrain, cross jungle streams and tropical rivers. You will see a side of Rarotonga not often ventured. Turn your holiday into a wild adventure on this ultimate experience! The Quads are fully automatic and easy to drive and orientation is given at beginning of the tour. Rain or shine you can be sure to have an experience like no other. Finish off the tour up the mountain with a swim in a fresh water creek, to return to refreshments once tour is over. Located in the hub of Muri Beach Coconut Tours is your number one adventure!

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