"Island Night" is a must. Most of the hotels host one and the performances are spectacular. Unless you're a really adventurous eater though, you might want to pass on the "island food special menu".
Danger! Goats crossing - on the main road to Avarua
The weekly cultural market is a must visit- every Saturday from 6 am to about 1 pm. Cook's Island Bus will drop you off. Click here for more pictures.
The island's centre is a series of magnificent mountain ridges and peaks. They include Te Manga, which at 2,138 ft (652 m), is the highest point in the Islands.
Raro Records - recommended for that musical souvenir of the islands
DEMOCRACY IN THE ISLANDS
Rarotonga is the seat of the Islands' legislative Government. Parliament, which is based on the UK model, has two houses. The lower house or Legislative Assembly has 25 elected members - 24 from districts of the Cook Islands and one representing the many Cook Islanders who live overseas. The Members of Parliament represent districts and islands. The upper house, or House of Ariki, is made up of traditional leaders, who provide consultation and advice. Her Majesty the Queen (Queen Elizabeth II) is Head of State
Temptingly fresh seafood is always on the menu at the many eating places in town.
Recommended eating places
Recommended eating places
The Parliament building near the airport. It used to be temporary accommodation for contractors who built the airport.
Personal Impressions
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