We're going to the Cook Islands for the first time in early May, staying at Club Raro. Would appreciate any recommendations & tips from OzBargain members for restaurants, things to do etc.
Many thanks in advance.
Cook Island Holiday Tips & Recommendations
aretsa9 on 23/04/2026 - 11:18
Last edited 23/04/2026 - 11:35 by 1 other user
Last edited 23/04/2026 - 11:35 by 1 other user
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Thank you.
Love Raro! No real tips, just know that it's cheaper to eat out (highly recommend Charlie's and Shipwreck Hut. We did the cultural dinner/show at Te Vara Nui which was great. I hated the Needle hike, but hubby loved it. We did a day trip tour out to Aitutaki - gorgeous! We also did a nighttime light-up SUP tour. You can kayak instead of using a SUP if that's more your thing (I did, and it was more fun watching everyone else falling off their boards!). We've been many times now, so just spend our days chilling, snorkelling (wear reef shoes!!!) and kayaking. It's become a second home for us - an incredible place. :)
Thanks very much, ChocStrawberries for the helpful info. Have a lovely day :)
Thank you, Nekro, it looks like a great day out. Have a lovely day :)
Cook Island Holiday Tips & Recommendations
In the travel section. Nice.
Thank you, tenpercent, appreciate you taking the time. Have a lovely day :)
Is this some remote meth cook lab?
Don't forget when you book that in the case of the Cook Islands you arrive there the day before you left to go there. So if you fly there on sunday, you have to book accommodation there for saturday night.