Aroa Beach
Aroa Beach
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Fearless53123835186
8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I visited to have a combination of vacation, and get out section in Aroa cleared.Caught with family, abit shopping, etc.
Only issue was Jetstar losing one of suitcases,took three days to fly it from AUCKLAND, so much for paying an extra 20kg for extra bags. Also never got told who removed and took my padlock off my bag.
Other than that take your insects repellent. ⁶
Only issue was Jetstar losing one of suitcases,took three days to fly it from AUCKLAND, so much for paying an extra 20kg for extra bags. Also never got told who removed and took my padlock off my bag.
Other than that take your insects repellent. ⁶
Written 10 February 2024
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,227 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Stopped just for a picture of the crystal clear waters , a lovely beach for a stroll, however our destination for the bestest snorkelling spot was "Fruits of Rarotonga" snorkelling spot. Actual name? Tikioki Beach.
Written 8 April 2023
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mikebutcher2016
Auckland Central, New Zealand27 contributions
Oct 2022
Really nice place to snorkel along this coast. The marine reserve is probably the nicest. Shallow at low tide but still good snorkeling.
Written 9 October 2022
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Lucinda J
Wellington, New Zealand1,077 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The best snorkelling spot in rarotonga, the variety of fish and glimpses of intact coral made this super special, saw amazing blue clams
Written 20 September 2022
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KiwiMaz13
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand37 contributions
Aug 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed snorkelling in the lagoon each day (especially the marine reserve section). Plenty of fish and large variety, some live corals. Can be a strong current (felt like I was swimming into a southerly!) so make sure you use flippers. Good place for children to learn to snorkel as it is shallow for a long way out and there are plenty of sandy parts to stand up whilst adjusting masks/snorkels etc without damaging the coral.
Written 8 August 2021
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BeeCs66
Snells Beach, New Zealand24 contributions
Jul 2021
The beach itself was pretty shaded in the afternoons, being winter time and the row of trees along the roadside blocking the sun.
The snorkeling was average, some nice coral and fish but not as good as Fiji (Mana Island).
The seemed to be some reasonable currents at certain times/places but I don’t think it was dangerous.
Worth a visit
The snorkeling was average, some nice coral and fish but not as good as Fiji (Mana Island).
The seemed to be some reasonable currents at certain times/places but I don’t think it was dangerous.
Worth a visit
Written 24 July 2021
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Riverbend
Napier, New Zealand64 contributions
Jun 2019
Spent many hours with the family in these waters. Lots to see and enjoy. Sheltered waters most days. Kayaked and snorkeling
Written 30 June 2019
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Sherri S
Any City22 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Of course every beach on Rarotonga is great. I just can't give it a 5* because it is not perfect pristine white, there are TONS of sand crabs at night and the water is a little shallow in the lagoon for snorkelling but if you can manoeuvre yourself well around coral and rock when the tide is fully in, then it is fantastic for colourful fish n coral, even octopus, sea stars, eels and the odd ray.
Written 20 March 2019
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Angie Stern-Lynch 👫
Newcastle, Australia3,744 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Great spot to hang ...
hang around....swim.... snorkel or just watch the world go by.
Reef shoes are recommended if you heading out to swim.
Clear blue water warm day perfect.
hang around....swim.... snorkel or just watch the world go by.
Reef shoes are recommended if you heading out to swim.
Clear blue water warm day perfect.
Written 17 March 2019
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Kiwijaz_at_large
Lower Hutt, New Zealand19 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
This is one of the best places on the island to snorkel.
You can snorkel here any time from low tide through to high tide and you can comfortably swim right out to the reef.
A great number of small and colorful fish to be seen with some schools of bigger fish closer to the beach (they hand around the resort restaurant for feeding).
Water is very warm and usually very clear
You can snorkel here any time from low tide through to high tide and you can comfortably swim right out to the reef.
A great number of small and colorful fish to be seen with some schools of bigger fish closer to the beach (they hand around the resort restaurant for feeding).
Water is very warm and usually very clear
Written 7 March 2019
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What is the best beach for swimming in rarotonga
Written 8 January 2020
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