Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Rarotonga
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Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Rarotonga
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- Voyage293242052142 contributionsWe loved the old CICC building and the Sunday service that we attended there when visiting the island. The church is decorated with colourful stained glass windows, which were open to a cooling breeze and a view of "the needle". The enthusiastic harmonised singing of the congregation was wonderful and it was fun to see the different groups of locals egging each other on. Everyone was welcoming and friendly and we were invited to share morning tea with them after the service. All in all, it was an uplifting experience and the perfect way to spend our last morning on the island.Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stacey M2 contributionsCafe food was delicious and well-priced. Museum was informative and interesting, and not too overwhelming (I spent a good 30 minutes there). Staff were friendly and helpful. Meitaki ma'ata!Written 6 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mjoy9349 contributionsThis place goes by "The Chocolate Factory" and the sign is easy to spot on the main road in Muri. The owners are very passionate about trying to establish cacao farms on the Island to export chocolate, to provide jobs and income for people in Rarotonga. This was quite an interesting experience - the tour involves walking around the yard and seeing cacao and coffee at different stages of growth, and tasting as well. The tasting tour includes tasting lots of very, very dark chocolate, as well as and chilli vodka. They sell both as well as vanilla extract. A very unique experience - they also offer farm tours.Written 12 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kenneth T10 contributionsThe small museum is actually a wing of the library on Rarotonga. So much information and artifacts relating to Cook Islands history and thr culture of the islands.
Unfortunately photography was not allowed within the museum, so I had to take handwritten notes and sketch the artifacts. However, out in the library section, there more items on display and they COULD be photographed.
For a 70 year old visitor from the Sonoran Desert of North America (Phienix, Arizona, USA), the cultural knowledge of the Cook Islands was mostly new to me. However the humidity and lack of circulating air (no AC nor even fans) made me uncomfortable after an hour inside the museum.
Overall I'm glad I went to the museum, learned much, and it was worth the walk from the bus stop on the main road.Written 11 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SesJNelson, New Zealand81 contributionsThis is a wee hidden gem. It doesn’t look like much from the road front but it has a heap of information about Cook Island history (particularly marine related) and the sea life around these islands. There are a few live animals (a coconut crab, fish and a touch tank) to look at as well as other exhibits. It was $15 per adult and $12 for kids when we visited.Written 13 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KiwishellBuckinghamshire, UK32 contributionsA great local Catholic Church with Sunday Mass services to suit everyone. Very welcoming congregation. Kids went off to Sunday School and reported back as to what they had learnt too. Fantastic singing. Windows and doors were open for great ventilation.Written 21 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ross DDrouin, Australia4 contributionsFantastic night. Great entertainment and the buffet was probably the bestvwe have encountered. Met some wonderful fellow travellers.Written 15 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lynda DAuckland, New Zealand76 contributionsSomething lovely to view whilst its a rainy windy day or to have a break out of the sun. Love the reflection of the island and beautiful work in colours.Written 7 November 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Denyse WWellington, New Zealand96 contributionsIf you are interested in local history then this is worth a visit and gives you an understanding of the Ariki on Rarotonga and particulary of Pa Ariki of Takitumu. We took the full guided tour and were there for over an hour. At $25 it was probably at the pricy end but there was a cheaper tour for $18 which didnt include the native and medicinal plants and a browse with no tour for $10. In hindsight the $18 tour would suffice, certainly just browsing does not enable you to get an understanding of who the people were and how they connected.Written 15 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cheryl BWellington, New Zealand13 contributionsLike many museums in small countries this one is also small. However the building is relatively spacious and the exhibits presented well.
The exhibition on missionary activity was interesting (sequential development on each island) and I loved the beautiful kumete (bowls) nearby.
I was a bit hot from walking around this precinct so my visit was short due to a need for a swim but it was useful and I learned some new things about the Cooks.
Definitely worth a visit but don’t expect a Te Papa experience.Written 30 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Logan7 contributionsBooked in for a couples massage, the service we got was amazing right from the start and throughout. The massage was spectacular.Written 20 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gardengirl212Sydney, Australia1,331 contributionsTook advantage of an overcast rainy day to visit art galleries, museums and shops. The Little Red Gallery was a lovely place with some amazing art. Worth a visit.Written 6 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kim_andrews107New Zealand42 contributionsask places when the bus stops outside.
There is a central bus station in town around the back. cooks corner. its a local experience and you get to meet lots of different types of people :) Stand under a tree in the cool and wave. get yr clockwise and anticlockwise figured outWritten 6 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - doodlebugakjSeattle, WA1,445 contributionsIt was a rare rainy day on island so we went on the tour. Loved the free samples beforehand. Love the passion the brewer had for making a crisp clean beer. Impressed by all the eco friendly methods they have embraced and use on a daily basis. Congratulations to them!Written 10 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Terry P25 contributionsThank you to Luke and Martha who recently assisted me in choosing the perfect pearl necklace, I love it! The quality and service is what makes this store different from the rest on the island.Written 10 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
