Melanie’s guidebook
Food scene
The largest and best stocked supermarket on the Island. Located between the airport and the main town of Avarua.
There is also a bottle store next door.
21 locals recommend
CITC Supermarket
Ara TapuThe largest and best stocked supermarket on the Island. Located between the airport and the main town of Avarua.
There is also a bottle store next door.
Just at the end of the road and open 24x7. They offer groceries, petrol and alcohol
14 locals recommend
Super Brown
Ara TapuJust at the end of the road and open 24x7. They offer groceries, petrol and alcohol
Gone are the days of having to bring your own meat to the Cook Islands. Prime Foods is the best place to buy meat and specialty foods and on the Island. They also stock fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as dry goods, all at competitive prices.
Prime Foods Ltd
Saint Joseph's RoadGone are the days of having to bring your own meat to the Cook Islands. Prime Foods is the best place to buy meat and specialty foods and on the Island. They also stock fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as dry goods, all at competitive prices.
Trader Jacks is iconic in Raro and a 'must do'. Its right on the waterfront in town. You can have a casual drink and they do very good pizza's, to have there or take away. There is also a restaurant but you'll need to book a table. (Ph:+68226464)
26 locals recommend
Trader Jacks
Ara TapuTrader Jacks is iconic in Raro and a 'must do'. Its right on the waterfront in town. You can have a casual drink and they do very good pizza's, to have there or take away. There is also a restaurant but you'll need to book a table. (Ph:+68226464)
A definite 'must do' on the Island. Fine dining at it's best. Bookings essential.
15 locals recommend
Antipodes rarotonga
A definite 'must do' on the Island. Fine dining at it's best. Bookings essential.
Perfect location to enjoy a beverage with your feet in the sand. Open for lunch and dinner most days.
17 locals recommend
Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
Ara TapuPerfect location to enjoy a beverage with your feet in the sand. Open for lunch and dinner most days.
Technology
This is the place to go to purchase Cook Island SIM cards and get technical advice.
Vodafone Cook Islands
Tutakimoa RoadThis is the place to go to purchase Cook Island SIM cards and get technical advice.
Neighborhoods
Tupapa Tapere
Very close to Avarua (5 min drive) and only 10 mins from Muri
Sightseeing
Well looked after by this company. And the rental car was much better than some of it's competition. i.e. the aircon was great
12 locals recommend
Island Car and Bike Hire
Well looked after by this company. And the rental car was much better than some of it's competition. i.e. the aircon was great
Pampering
A new beauty spa on the Island, that offers excellent services with regular specials on their FB page.
The Manea Room
A new beauty spa on the Island, that offers excellent services with regular specials on their FB page.