RaroLife - Rarotonga Accommodation & More

24/01/2024

Not quite a once in a lifetime chance but still a pretty rare and awesome opportunity to walk/run/cycle/skate/scooter🚶🏽‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️🛹🛴the Rarotonga International Airport Runway.

Seemed like half the island was there - including the PM (check out his wheels!) having a good old reminiscence about when he used to walk the runway regularly. Not for fun or exercise but as part of his job as a teenager in the 70s🕺🏼🪩🪮when he used to work on the runway lights - good money for back then too he reckons!

That wouldn’t have been that many years after👑Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the international airport in 1974 - which is what this is all about, celebrating🥳the airport’s upcoming 50th anniversary on January 29.

Meitaki Ma’ata to Airport Authority Cook Islands and all their staff for putting on such an amazing community event and dealing with all the logistics required. Same time next year ay? 😉

04/11/2023

Whale-watching season 'officially' ended earlier this week, but having driven by this Club Raro Resort sign every day for the past few months we couldn't help but wonder - just what were those dirty old whales getting up to out there?

31/10/2023

Couple thousand tourists swung by on the weekend, just in time to catch the rugby..



(That last pic is taken from about a half-mile inland on the back road by Gallery Tavioni & Vananga)

10/06/2022

When you come visit Rarotonga you have to check out Churbros Rarotonga for that sugar fix. Serving something sweet and scrumptious at the Muri Night Market.

And make sure you follow them on their FB or Insta - so you don’t miss out on classic videos like this one. 🤩

03/02/2022

Walking the maunga (mountain) treks is a must when you visit Rarotonga. ⛰

Why not get in touch with Maunga Tours and discover a different part of our little paradise.

09/10/2021

When you’ve got work to do but it’s Saturday!?!?

02/10/2021

Our favourite family staycation is always at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. Right now it’s empty with no visitors.

We feel like we’ve got the whole place to ourselves.

17/08/2021

Keep safe Aotearoa. Te Atua te aro’a.

Remember, your flight might be delayed now but we’ll still be here ready to welcome you to paradise when the time is right. 🥰❤️❤️❤️

15/08/2021

Planning a mountain walk in Rarotonga? Be sure to remember these important things:
*Mosquito repellent
*Water bottle
*Tell someone where you’re going
*Do not go if it’s raining or if it rained hard the day/night before

Check out the link below from the Steiners👍🏽for information on the Raemaru mountain track. That’s where these pics were taken - we did it with our kids.🤙🏽

https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/awaywiththesteiners.com/raemaru-trek/amp/

15/08/2021

Perfect cure for the ‘winter’ blues. ❤️

11/08/2021

To us, nothing says 🌺Kia Orana🌺 like the flowers we adorn our family and visitors with when they arrive.

For first-time visitors to our shores, when you’re given an ei (flower garland), it means welcome and we’re so grateful you arrived safely. Each flower is a representation of how happy we are to see you. How much you are loved.

The fragrance fills the air. The beauty of them brings a smile to your face. Kia Orana! ❤️

30/07/2021

If only you could feel the mana and hear the waiata, it’s truly amazing.
Meitaki ma’ata to Nga Tumanako. Our whanau from Aotearoa here in the Mother land to perform at Te Maeva Nui here in Rarotonga tomorrow 🙏❤️
You didn’t book your ticket to visit us yet??! Aue!! You’re missing out!
Remember if your planning your trip July school holidays in Rarotonga is always constitution for us here so there’s performances, visitors and food!! Perfect time to see and really experience our little paradise 🏝🌺

28/07/2021

School holidays in paradise 🌴 there’s plenty to do and see and eat and learn. Today the girls went to the playground at the Punanganui, Vaianas for lunch and a swim and they stopped and had their favourite ice creams locally made by Be Fruitful 🍦Send us an email if you need some ideas to plan your school holidays fun for your next trip to Rarodise 🌺🥰

22/07/2021

Keep smiling. Who knows what’s around the corner....or behind the coconut tree 🌴 🥰

18/07/2021

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When Covid-19 hit the globe, the Cook Islands shut up shop for over a year. Closed borders kept the deadly virus out, so too the lucrative tourist dollars d...

01/07/2021

Sunshine ✔️ Blue Lagoon ✔️
Someone to take a pic as you blissfully kayak past ✔️ Aitutaki lagoons are like no other 😍
📷 John Hunter

17/06/2021

Say cheese!
If you are the one who’s usually behind the camera, take time to get in front of it.

12/06/2021

A simple Saturday in Rarodise 🌴

06/06/2021

Looking for something to do on a rainy day in Rarotonga (on a sunny day too actually 🥰)? Visit the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre Cook Islands, located in Arorangi. There’s plenty to learn and an opportunity to see rescue birds and amazing coconut crabs. The centre rescues all kinds of wildlife from native birds to turtles.
Plus you can get a delicious ice cream, sit on the deck and watch the world pass by.

02/06/2021

Buying fresh fruit, veg and nu (drinking coconut) from the local stalls dotted around the island is so satisfying 🥰 It’s a win win situation and when you’re greeted with a smile, well that’s the mango on top!!

31/05/2021

So good to see more shops at the Punanga Nui Market able to open on Saturday. One of our favourite huts at the market that sells locally made products is Mokoero. Henry & Sharon Tavioni sell their home and handmade products out of this hut. It’s our favourite place to get beautiful pure coconut oil soaps and carved wooden ornaments. You’ll find the perfect gifts to take home for your friends and family at their shop. Make sure to pay them a visit when you come to Rarotonga. 🌴





@ Punanga Nui Market Rarotonga

28/05/2021

Psssst, have an awesome day 🥰

28/05/2021

What was that? 🤔 You want to go running around in the mud in Rarotonga? 😁 Well you're in luck! Check out this event Toa Extreme, happening here in Rarodise on Saturday 26 June. It is an inaugural event modelled off the mud runs and tough guy and gal challenges held in NZ. A different kind of experience and one you won't soon forget. Come be apart of it.
Go to www.toaextreme.com for more info and to register 🤘

Its only Monday and it’s been such an exciting week of announcements here in the Cooks!
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First we opened entries for TOA Extreme and then the Cook Islands and NZ governments announced the opening of the two way travel bubble!! Wahoo!
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So now there’s no excuse for all you kiwis to get on over to paradise and join your cuzzies in this crazy, fun and challenging event!
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Whose in?! Lesssss go!!
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More info and entries online www.toa extreme.com
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26/05/2021

1000 likes for RaroLife means a World-Famous Muri Burger from Vili’s Burger Joint! 👍🏽 Meitaki for liking our stuff. ❤️
Anything you want more info on about the holiday you’re planning to Rarotonga and the Cook Islands?
Let us know!
Send us a message or email us at [email protected] 🌴

23/05/2021

Kia Orana 🌺 looking for a place to stay on Rarotonga with the family or even extended family? Check out Tuoro Villas. We’ve been to this beautiful property and our kids enjoyed the pool and outdoor area. We loved the setup of the villa, how conveniently laid out it was and the spacious outdoor entertainment area, perfect for lounging by the pool or reading that book you’ve been keen to get into. Go to the website www.cookislandsholidayvillas.com
If you do book Tuoro Villas, please don’t forget to mention that you saw this post on our RaroLife page. 🥰

16/05/2021

Welcome back Aotearoa! We’re glad you’re able to come visit our little paradise again ❤️

22/01/2021

We went to say ‘Kia Orana’ to this beautiful hawksbill turtle being rehabilitated at Rarotonga’s only salt water pool . Ocean Escape is a brand new resort that is almost ready to open and the kind owners offered to have this beautiful creature in their pool until she’s ready to go back to the ocean 😍🥰🐢 this is why we love our paradise. It’s a real caring community ❤️.

20/01/2021

View from our room 🌴

20/01/2021

Staycation for us before the kids head back to school next week .rarotonga. Loving how relaxing this place is. It’s very quiet with only locals here but we feel blessed that we’re able to enjoy this amazing space.
I’m sure you’ll be looking forward to booking a stay here soon as you’re able to travel again 🌴🌺🥰

18/01/2021

Trying to beat this heat!