Guidebook for Rarotonga
Food Scene
Love Café
8 Ara Tapugood coffee, muffins etc a short stroll from Heron's Reef
Open 7am to 10:30am including Sundays, the Dearlove's roast a local blend coffee and serve delicious sweet and savoury fresh baked pastries and breads.
6 locals recommend
Cook Islands Coffee Company
Ara TapuOpen 7am to 10:30am including Sundays, the Dearlove's roast a local blend coffee and serve delicious sweet and savoury fresh baked pastries and breads.
Lovely local incredients in Pacific fusion style, at a beautiful oceanside historic building looking past the palms to the sunset over the sea. Our guests receive a discount when they dine at our sister establishment
13 locals recommend
Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar
Ara TapuLovely local incredients in Pacific fusion style, at a beautiful oceanside historic building looking past the palms to the sunset over the sea. Our guests receive a discount when they dine at our sister establishment
Neighborhoods
Beautiful lagoon with 4 islets (motu) across it and several watersports operators such as the Stand Up Paddleboarding (including night tours and yoga session), Day or night, beachfront resorts offer cocktails and on the main road a thriving selection of cafes and food outlets including the licenced La Casita Mexican Cafe, the Rickshaw Asian Fusion Cafe (where Heron's Reef Guests get a discount) and home of the Muri Night Market 4 nights a week, as well as further along Jancey's Bakery and Vili's Burger, as well as the Mooring Cafe popular for their fish sandwiches on a Sunday.
7 locals recommend
Muri
Beautiful lagoon with 4 islets (motu) across it and several watersports operators such as the Stand Up Paddleboarding (including night tours and yoga session), Day or night, beachfront resorts offer cocktails and on the main road a thriving selection of cafes and food outlets including the licenced La Casita Mexican Cafe, the Rickshaw Asian Fusion Cafe (where Heron's Reef Guests get a discount) and home of the Muri Night Market 4 nights a week, as well as further along Jancey's Bakery and Vili's Burger, as well as the Mooring Cafe popular for their fish sandwiches on a Sunday.
Sightseeing
Beautiful botanical garden developed over past 30 years by a dedicated local woman and her family. Gold Coin Donation to wander around. About 1 kilometer away from our favourite snorkling and swimming area in the lagoon.
Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe
Beautiful botanical garden developed over past 30 years by a dedicated local woman and her family. Gold Coin Donation to wander around. About 1 kilometer away from our favourite snorkling and swimming area in the lagoon.
A lovely beach, with water deep enough to swim regardless of tide, and big coral heads that attract a number of species that make snorkeling interesting.
Tikioki Beach
A lovely beach, with water deep enough to swim regardless of tide, and big coral heads that attract a number of species that make snorkeling interesting.
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