Muri Night Market
Visit this market for some variety in your dinning experience. If the locals go there - you know it's going to be good.
Where to eat in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
So guys, this is the final video in our 3-part Rarotonga vlog series! It's safe to say that food in Rarotonga really exceeded our expectations. The fish was so fresh it felt like it was caught only a few hours before it reached our plates. Check out this episode to find out all the great local spots that we managed to hit up during our time in the Cook Islands.
We're sure there were a bunch of other fantastic spots that we missed out on, but guess that means we'll just need to make another trip back to Raro one day :) If you're from Rarotonga or you've been there before, let us know where else we should try next time we visit the Cook Islands.
Here's a list of all the places we managed to cover in this Rarotonga food vlog though:
1. Charlies Cafe and Beach Hire - Awesome lil spot. You can either get a mean feed or rent a kayak and snorkel to venture out into the beach which is right next door. Their sandwiches are huge!
Address: Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11am–9pm
2. Trader Jacks - Just the thought of this place still brings smiles to our faces. The crayfish tail we had was so good we came here a second time and ordered the same dish. Peter also got the ika mata here (not shown in the video unfortunately) but believe us, it was amazing!
Address: Ara Tapu, Avarua District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am–3am
Saturday 11am–12am
3. The Waterline Restaurant and Beach Bar - One of the most beautifully located restaurants we went to during our stay in Rarotonga. Right next to the beach and in a charming wooden beach hutt. Also houses the best pina colada Peter has ever had.
Address: Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Lunch - Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner - Tuesday - Sunday from 6pm till late
4. The Mooring Fish Cafe - We heard from our Cook Island friends that this is where locals from Rarotonga go to get a great lunch.
Address: Avana Fishing Club near Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30am–3:30pm
5. Bite Time Cafe - This place surprised us with the quality of the ika mata and tuna. We ended up eating here after the Raemaru trek which you can see the whole video in:
Address: Avarua District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30am–9pm
We hope you've enjoyed this Rarotonga series of ours! Be sure to watch our other 2 videos we made about Raro if you haven't seen them yet :)
PART 1: Arriving in Rarotonga and eating with locals
PART 2: Top 5 Things to Do in Rarotonga
If you're looking for a chilled and relaxed holiday spot and you love seafood, Rarotonga, Cook Islands should be your next holiday destination :)
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Cook Islands Holiday Guide - 2018 New Years Umu
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A round the island of Rarotonga visit to Uncles, Aunties, friends and visitors turned into an unexpected invitation to the Nga and Danny Maitoe Umu kai, on Monday, New Years Day 2018.
Thus the result of the video, which by the way turned into a happy celebration or reunion for the family, here and overseas. The Power of videos and the Internet, bringing families together, though miles across the ocean.. ..
Rarotonga New Year Concert
- Rarotonga welcomed 2015 with a family-friendly open-air concert in Ngatangiia. This video includes local entertainers Island Groove, The Boys of Harmony, Ridge Ponini with some help from Kiwi-Cookie Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Triggerfish. (Video doesn't include headline acts Annie and Will Crummer or the fireworks finale.) Thanks to Motone Productions for organising a great day out.
Cook Islands MUSIC VIDEO: Salvation - King Kapisi (on location at Pacific Resort)
New Zealand hip hop recording artist King Kapisi has officially released his latest video hit Salvation.
Salvation was shot on location at Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Muri Lagoon, Ngatangiia and the Avarua Punanga Nui Cultural Markets in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Salvation is a track about preserving your culture and remaining steadfast to the ways of our ancestors. Colonialism has bought with it many injustices into our world. This is the song that states that fact. King Kapisi is a firm believer in traditional values specific to maintaining what is left of our natural environment and utmost respect for family values. These are values that Pacific Resort Hotel Group firmly believes in and form part of our company culture.
DOP: Geoff Budd lensflare.co.nz
Camera - Canon 5DMkII and Canon 7D
Editor: Bryce McNamara
DIR: Bill Urale.
PROD: Quabax Wax
Track mixed by: The Nomad
Mastered: Chris @ Kog.
Musicians: Dr Richard Nunns (taonga puoro), Josh Sorenson (Drums), Mark Baynes and Tim William (Keys), Ben Turua (Bass), Joseph Anderson & Posevai Mavaega(Guitar), King Kapisi (All Vocals).
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Around Rarotonga in 8 minutes
- Take a high-speed drive around Rarotonga - circle the island in a clockwise direction in just 8 minutes passing through Panama, Avatiu, Avarua, Tupapa, Matavera, Ngatangiia, Titikaveka, Arorangi and Nikao. You can tell from the judders that the road has plenty of potholes! The music is a song from popular local singer Tara Kauva's new CD Poe Manea. You can find out more about Tara on her website at
Muri Beach Resort - Cook Rarotonga
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Located on Muri Beach, this resort features a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Muri Beach Resort guests enjoy free use of kayaks, snorkelling gear and reef shoes.
This beachfront resort features deluxe self-contained villas and apartments offering a private balcony and a kitchenette. All include a living area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
Aqua Restaurant & Bar specializes in seafood and Pacific cuisine and is open 7 days a week. The bar serves a range of cocktails, wine and beer.
Relax on the spacious sun terrace overlooking the lagoon, or share a BBQ surrounded by tropical gardens. The tour desk books scuba diving, glass bottom boat tours, deep-sea fishing, cultural village experiences and island tours.
Located overlooking the tropical islet of Ta'akoka, Rarotonga Muri Beach Resort is just 5 minutesТ walk from the local sailing club, restaurants and shops. Avarua is 10 km away.
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Rumours Beachfront Platinum Villa: Muri Lagoon Rarotonga
View the finest luxury accommodation Rarotonga has to offer: Rumours Beachfront Platinum Villa. This video shows you some of the many features that make our Platinum Villa the ultimate for an unforgettable honeymoon or romantic escape. For more information or to make an enquiry, please visit our website -