Discover the highlights of the Cook Islands’ capital—Avarua—with this guided walking tour. An ideal way to get background information on the city’s history as well as a shortcut to its top sights, the tour showcases the Beachcomber Pearl Market, Taputapuatea, the Cook Island Christian Church, and Takamoa Theological College, with fascinating commentary throughout.

Get your bearings of Avarua without having to study a map
Save hours researching the history of Avarua: Commentary is provided
Don’t worry about crowds: This is a small-group experience
Enjoy the special perk of having alcoholic drinks included

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Avarua Roundabout, Avarua, Cook Islands
We meet at 1.30pm at the front of the Courthouse. You will find this on the corner by the Avarua roundabout, and over the road from Trader Jacks. Return transfers are available for all guests.

Start time

01:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Wreck of the Matai

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Taputapuatea

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beachcomber Pearl Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Takamoa Theological College

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Strongly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Rarotonga

Sarah_L, Jun 2023

The walking tour with Corrina was one of my favourite activities on Rarotonga. Corrina is a very warm, enthusiastic, knowledgeable person. We walked through the back streets of Avarua learning so much about buildings, culture, government, history, plants, birds. I suspect that Corrina skilfully adapts both the speed, locations and content of the walks depending on the needs and interests of the group she is walking with. The whole afternoon was relaxed, informative and completely enjoyable. Corrina very kindly moved the tour from Saturday to Sunday, because of bad weather, so we ended with a traditional (and heavenly) soft serve fruit ice cream from Wigmores. Corrina was also extremely generous with her time - I think we ended up spending twice as long on the tour and trip to the ice cream. My partner went on two of Corrina's bike tours and loved them.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your Sarah! I'm really glad you had an enjoyable experience. Your review and recommendation is much appreciated.

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