Avarua
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Introduction
Avarua is the capital of the Cook Islands and has a total population of around 2700 inhabitants. It is located in the north of Rarotonga Island. It is the main commercial centre on the islands and apart from some hotels and supermarkets it is a centre for trade and fishing. On Saturday there is a big open market where you can buy some handicrafts as well as your daily needs. The town hasn't got much more to offer, but obviously this is not the place to go when you are visiting the Cook Islands, but the international airport is located here, meaning you will find yourself in or around town for a day or so, before flying to for example Aitutaki.
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is only 3 km west of Avarua. Foreign airlines flying into the country are Air New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Los Angeles), Pacific Blue (Aukland) and Air Tahiti (Papeete).
Air Rarotonga operates domestic flights to Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Manihiki, Mauke, Mitiaro, Penrhyn Island, Pukapuka, and Rarotonga; plus Papeete in French Polynesia.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
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