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Avarua
Cook Islands · RAR
Rarotonga's small capital, on a lagoon-ringed Pacific island.
About
Avarua is a district and township in the north of the island of Rarotonga, the largest island of the Cook Islands. It serves as the capital of the country and is divided into 19 tapere (sub-districts). It is an important commercial and economic centre, with the country's main airport and harbour (Avatiu) here. The district had a population of 5,120 in the 2021 census.
Source: Wikipedia — Avarua (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- water sports · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan80°F17d wet
- Feb81°F18d wet
- Mar81°F20d wet
- Apr80°F16d wet
- May78°F17d wet
- Jun76°F11d wet
- Jul75°F11d wet
- Aug74°F11d wet
- Sep75°F11d wet
- Oct75°F10d wet
- Nov76°F11d wet
- Dec78°F17d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Rarotonga Orientation & Sightseeing TourFrom $54 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with LunchFrom $74 · 4.8/5Book with Viator →
'Walk-about' Tour: explore Rarotonga by foot!From $30 · 4.8/5Book with Viator →
3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery TourFrom $69 · 4.5/5Book with Viator →
4-Hour Rarotonga Going Troppo Nightlife TourFrom $56 · 4.3/5Book with Viator →
Seat in Coach Transfer from Rarotonga Hotel to AirportFrom $22 · 3.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), about 2 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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