Avarua, Cook Islands

Travel Blogs from Avarua (31)

Paradise?, Avarua, Cook Islands travel blog
Paradise?
Jan 30, 2008

... have the same day twice- although I think I'll time it for my birthday in the future! The first thing you notice about the Cook Islands is how quiet it is. The Islands have a population of 18,000 and spread out over 15 tiny islands spread out over an ...

A travel blog entry by johnbrianmess
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The Rooster and the Needle., Avarua, Cook Islands travel blog
The Rooster and the Needle.
Jun 21, 2009

... very multi-cultural meal: New Zealand steak and French creme brulee washed down with an Australian beer in an Italian restaurant in the Cook Islands. After a couple more days though, I felt the urge to move on again and headed northwards to the island of ...

A travel blog entry by rob.alsmith
Raratonga - rrrrather !!, Avarua, Cook Islands travel blog
Raratonga - rrrrather !!
Jul 1, 2006

... Time. Normally, we'd have been frantic, but hey .......... After check-in, we sauntered over the road and out of the airport to the Ex-Servicemens Club for a last pint of Cook Islands Lager. A fittingly relaxed end to an almost horizontal fortnight.

A travel blog entry by samandphil
Paradise Found - Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, Avarua, Cook Islands travel blog
Paradise Found - Rarotonga in the Cook Islands
Dec 4, 2008

... reputation for excellent customer service).  The tone was set when we were greeted in Arrivals by Jake, a notable Cook Islands musician playing the ukulele and singing Cook Islands' ballads and shortly afterwards had garlands of fragrant local flowers ...

A travel blog entry by john2112

Attractions in Avarua (12)

Punanga Nui
Punanga Nui

Avarua, Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands

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Saturday is the best time to visit this outdoor market where you can purchase fruits, vegetables, bedding and clothing.
Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)
Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)

Avarua, Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands

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Sunday services are filled with hymns sung in the Maori language at this island church which dates back to 1853. The local graveyard is noted for some famous inhabitants including American author Robert Dean Frisbie.
Beachcomber, Ltd.
Beachcomber, Ltd.

East of traffic circle, Avarua, Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands

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Purchase jewelry, black pearls and other handcrafts at this specialty shop and art gallery.
TAV, Ltd.
TAV, Ltd.

Behind Lotus China, 2nd Road Inland Avarua, Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands

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Block-printed clothing was pioneered here by Ellena Tavioni, and a great selection of her beautiful designs for is available at this combination workshop and store.

Forum Discussions on Avarua (1)

Kia Orana! - the Cook Islands
Posted on Aug 23, 2009, 00:40:00
... treks into the mountains to historic walks there truly is somethign for eveyone and evey age. The Cook Islands Visitor Information Centre is located in downtown Avarua. Visitors are made most welcome and can drop in for any information, between 8am and ...

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