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Re: Week trip to Tonga/Samoa

by lagoon 30 May 2012

If you are still looking for a suitable tropical island detination, you could also consider Rarotonga. Being a small island, with a very…
Re: Raratonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa...

by sormula 30 May 2012

Do your research carefully and plan what you would do on the Islands. Life is very slow in the South Pacific. Apart from beach and diving…
RE: Visiting Cook Islands in May, Cook Island tattoos

by djfishboy70 27 May 2012

Hi Anita, The weather at the moment is pretty good. It is mid twenties almost everyday - still warm enough to go snorkeling and do all…
RE: Where shall I go?

by H2ooh 25 May 2012

Unless you have another reason to be in Nadi you can probably get as good or better NZ-CA fare routing through Rarotonga.
Re: Where to spend 3-8 weeks on a budget, and have easily accessible snorkeling

by lagoon 25 May 2012

I overlooked to mention scuba-diving around Raro. There are several operators on the island, who undertake dive training and are PADI…
Re: Where to spend 3-8 weeks on a budget, and have easily accessible snorkeling

by lagoon 24 May 2012

Rarotonga would be a good choice. Beachfront (or near beachfront) accommodation can be found for NZ$18 at Backpackers International in…
Re: Stopover in Rarotonga

by lagoon 23 May 2012

I appreciate that you will be travelling with family, and that it's already a 5 hour journey if you take the direct flight between Sydney…
RE: Stopover in Rarotonga

by raideress 23 May 2012

Ok thanks, yeah i have a feeling the air fares being fairly expensive for island hopping will have a good charge to add the stop over.…
RE: Stopover in Rarotonga

by H2ooh 23 May 2012

Should be no problem. You're probably not saving much by booking tAitutaki flight on the long-haul carrier anyway. The only air service…
RE: Where shall I go?

by lagoon 23 May 2012

Have you thought about Aitutaki island for your next visit? Since you've experienced Rarotonga already, you will probably want to spend…
Re: Stopover in Rarotonga

by lagoon 23 May 2012

I'm reasonably sure that you can book a through ticket from Sydney to Aitutaki, with Air NZ code-sharing with Air Raro on the RAR - AIT…
Stopover in Rarotonga

by raideress 22 May 2012

Hi all, when i search online Sydney to Aitutaki return, it always goes via Rarotonga, you cant go direct, so i was wondering does anyone…
Re: Raratonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa...

by Nadeane 22 May 2012

Hi, Fiji is a wonderful destination to take the fanily. I have been three times with my kids and thoroughly enjoy it as a nice relaxing…
Where shall I go?

by Aphrodite1 21 May 2012

I am travelling to New Zealand for the coming Northern winter to visit family. I plan to fly out of Vancouver around November 1st and…
Re: Advice for Transport in Rarotonga

by lagoon 21 May 2012

The public bus does 2 circuits of the island, one route goes clockwise and the other anticlockwise - during daytime until 4:30pm then…
RE: Advice for Transport in Rarotonga

by H2ooh 21 May 2012

For the price of two scooters you can easily rent a car. It's definitely safer especially in Raro. The larger the better with a 3 year…
RE: Pacific Island question

by lagoon 21 May 2012

Aitutaki island being part atoll and part volcanic has very different scenery compared to Rarotonga which is a high island with its rugged…
Re: Family of 3 in Rarotonga

by lagoon 21 May 2012

The 2 most popular resorts that are family-friendly for your 3 year old's age group are the Rarotongan Resort with its Moko kids club,…
RE: Family of 3 in Rarotonga

by KotiroNZ 21 May 2012

Also looking at places fairly close to shops, restaurants and obviously the beach! As most of the time wed probably be walking the island,…
Family of 3 in Rarotonga

by KotiroNZ 21 May 2012

Hi, My partner and I have decided to make a trip to Raro end of Jan next year, with our 3 year old. Am wanting suggestions on where would…
Cook Islands honeymoon advice

by acowan 20 May 2012

Hi there, we will be spending our honeymoon in the Cook Islands in January 2013 (we have 13 nights) and are just debating accommodation…
Re: Low key accomodation Rarotonga?

by Ben1993 18 May 2012

Thanks! They look like just what I wanted.
RE: Reassurance about current weather in the Cook Islands?

by H2ooh 18 May 2012

Generally speaking showers in the Cook Islands means a likelihood of afternoon showers like you describe for Brisbane. Maybe someone…
Reassurance about current weather in the Cook Islands?

by _Pushka_ 18 May 2012

Hi there, We arrive in Rarotonga next Saturday (the 26th) and head to Aitutaki the next day....looking at the weather at the moment, it…
Re: Low key accomodation Rarotonga?

by lagoon 18 May 2012

Here are my picks for the southern end of Muri beach. All are within walking distance to restaurants and cafes in Muri, as well as the…