The beating heart of our little paradise will capture yours. Rarotonga, the hub of the Cook Islands, has so much to see and do, yet remains unspoilt. No traffic lights, no McDonald’s and no building taller than a coconut tree. And it's just 32km around the island... getting anywhere takes no time!

No visit to Rarotonga is complete without an ‘Island Night’ cultural show for an unforgettable experience. Available at a variety of resorts and cultural centres, they are a wonderful evening where passionate locals share our history and traditions through music, song, dance and food. Highly entertaining and fun for everyone, especially when the crowd participates in our traditional dance moves.

Take your island adventure to another level and hire a scooter to bike around on. Such a fun and convenient way to explore Rarotonga and quite possibly one of the most fun things to do on the island!

The more you explore the Cook Islands, the more local authentic cuisine you’ll discover, ranging from simple fresh fish enjoyed with your feet in the sand to high-class restaurants and everything in between. With over 100 places to eat, you could eat in a different place every meal! Superb game-fish like tuna, mahi mahi or broadbill is typical – you’ll get no fresher in the most expensive restaurants in the world. Island night entertainment is a must: beautiful dancing, traditional costumes and mesmerising drums.