Cook Islands Activities
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The Cook Islands
Pacific Travel Guides
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Adventure Activities
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The Cook Islands has some good Scuba Diving sites right off Rarotonga, the main island, although these are best suited for beginners and casual 'holiday' divers. There is some Surfing around Rarotonga, although all are reef breaks along passages and patience will be required as the swirls are not that reliable. No-one rents boards on the island although Niki's Surf shop sometimes has second hand boards. Game fishing around Rarotonga is excellent year round with the big fish close to the main reef. Marlin, Yellow-fin Tuna and Wahoo are common and several game-fishing charters are available for 4-6 hour trips.
Both Rarotonga and Aitutaki are small islands without a huge scope for exploring. However, there are a few excellent hiking trails and quiet valley roads for exploring with a wealth of nature and bird life ... more on hiking
There are four islands in the Southern Group which have recently opened up to eco-tourism. Atiu is the most interesting of these and the most developed for tourism. All cater to the discerning traveller and their attractions are exploring the unusual limestone cliffs (makatae) and mixing with the local community. However, these islands have no swimming beaches, no banks, limited supplies, day time electricity only and no organised tourist attractions.
All islands can be explored by foot - local guides can take you to see ancient marae entangled in the rainforest and to officially admit you to the caves. This is a good place to experience genuine Cook Island life and the friendliness of the locals who are always happy to show you around their island. Mopeds can be hired for exploring at your own leisure. Accommodation on all islands is limited to a few locally owned guesthouses. You can usually arrange these when in Rarotonga. As with all islands in the Cook Islands, camping is prohibited.
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
Hawaii Activities Guide
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