Cook Islands Rarotonga Night Market
One of our favorite parts of traveling is experiencing all the local cuisines! The Cook Islands did not disappoint with so much amazing fresh foods. This video centers around our time on at the Muri Night market located on the main island of Rarotonga. The Cook Island food is something else!
The Rarotonga night market is open on Sundays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 530pm-9pm or when they run out of food. Sundays are really busy as most of the island is shut down on Sundays so many locals go there for dinner. We suggest going there and bringing your appetite as there is food for all types of taste buds. The dessert is out of this world.
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Muri Night Market, Rarotonga
We went along to the Muri night market on our second night in Rarotonga. We got around 5pm just as the stalls were starting to open up.
It is mostly a food market, so a good place to get yourself a good food truck dinner. There is lots to choose from including island BBQ and even desserts but get in quick as it’s first come, first served. Most meals are around the NZ$15-$20 mark but the plates are full, so it’s good value for money.
The market is on the main road behind Sails Restaurant on Muri Beach and runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening from 5pm
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Luxury Rarotonga Accommodation! (Muri Beach & Night Markets) | Cook Islands Ep. 5 of 7
Rarotonga accommodation options — there’s resorts, holiday homes and hotels all over, but our favourite accommodation in the Cook Islands is this luxury villa on Muri Beach: ⬇ More Below ⬇
Welcome back to the Cook Islands and our 5th episode of 7 in this series of travel vlogs. We’ve tackled Aitutaki for the most part so far, so it’s time for Rarotonga and hunting out some luxury accommodation RIGHT on Muri Beach, the award-winning Te Vakaroa villas.
As we mentioned above, the cool thing about Rarotonga is how the accommodation mix has changed in recent years. There’s now some great holiday homes (some with pools even), cheaper back packing options, villas like this one and less expensive, and full blown family resort styles too. There’s an option for everyone. But if you’re wanting luxury, beach front living and proximity to walk and explore check out Te Vakaroa Villas. We actually spotted these villas last time we were in Rarotonga and made a note to check them out next time, safe to say it was worth looking into!
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Muri Night Market
Visit this market for some variety in your dinning experience. If the locals go there - you know it's going to be good.
Muri Beach, Rarotonga 2022 - Muri Night Market & Roadtripping the Island! Cook Islands Vlog Part 3
We take a quick road trip around the island of Rarotonga and explore the Muri Night Market (sort of) and find one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
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Birthday in Rarotonga & Muri Night Market | Cook Islands Travel Vlog
One thing’s for sure - Rarotonga, Cook Islands is not a bad place to celebrate your birthday! My last two days on this beautiful Polynesian island were spend swimming, kayaking, exploring a private island, snorkeling and visiting the Muri Night Market. Plus I did some black pearl shopping too!
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Rarotonga Cook Islands: Best Seafood Restaurants
Kia Orana fellow travelers. In this video, I am featuring the best seafood restaurants on the island of Rarotonga, Cook Islands. If you are looking for the top seafood places to eat during your travel this is the video for you. Do not forget to share this video with your family and friends who are traveling.
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00:55 Tem Store and Takeaways
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RAROTONGA | Top tips for the Cook Islands
Join Emily and Max (@_letsescapetogether_) on a week in Rarotonga! From the crystal-clear waters of the Muri lagoon to the lush rainforests and hidden waterfalls, Rarotonga takes 'tropical paradise' to a whole new level.
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2:55 - Antipodes Restaurant
3:33 - Sea Scooter Tour
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5:52 - Aitutaki Day Tour
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Rarotonga Holiday Tips — 12 Things To Do In Paradise! | Cook Islands Ep. 1 of 7
Welcome to Rarotonga! The heart of the Cook Islands, a holiday in Rarotonga is like no other - so here's 12 amazing things to do in paradise... Follow us on Instagram here — ⬇ More Below ⬇
We recently got back from our 3rd trip to the Cook Islands, spending most of our time in Rarotonga (along with a few days in Aitutaki as well) and met a bunch of people who'd found our last Raro videos and had used them as a bit of a guide for their holiday. So, to help with your potential Rarotonga holiday and some things to do we've put together 12+ travel tips and advice for what you can get up to.
We were hosted by Cook Islands tourism and some operators that feature in this series, but as always these are our opinions only and what we recommend is all our own thoughts, we have full editorial control. Here’s some links to the activities, tours, accommodation and food spots we mentioned in Rarotonga:
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3 - Swim With Turtles
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5 - Markets
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8 - Drink a local beer
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01:32 Local seafood
02:08 Swim with turtles
02:39 Accommodation chillin
03:44 Markets
04:22 Sunrise & sunset tours
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands Local Market and stunning Waterfall!
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We had an incredible 8-night getaway in Rarotonga, our first time in the Cook Islands. This island, surrounded by the most stunning crystal-clear lagoon, was totally worth the long journey. We hopped on a flight from SFO to Honolulu, had a quick layover, and finally landed in Rarotonga.
During our stay, we tried out three awesome accommodations in different parts of the island, which added some variety to our trip. But the highlight was the fantastic tour with Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruises. Seriously, it was a blast! The guides were not just informative but also super entertaining, making the day unforgettable.
If you're thinking about a trip to the Cook Islands, be ready for beautiful beaches, fantastic snorkeling spots, delicious food, and some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. We had an amazing time, and you can bet we're coming back! Thank you for watching!
0:00 Intro/ Ikurangi Eco Retreat
2:12-3:31 Muri Beach/ Muri Night Market
3:32-5:58 Lagoon Snorkel
5:59-6:55 Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
6:56-10:24 Captian Tamas Lagoon Cruises
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7 Nights on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands – flying on Jetstar’s inaugural flight. July 2023
7 Nights on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands – flying on Jetstar’s inaugural flight and staying in a local Airbnb. July 2023
Left Sydney at 9:30pm and arrived at 7:00am the same day. Crossing the International Date Line can mess with your head for a minute. Flight time was less than 6 hours going to Rarotonga and closer to 7 hours coming back. Brilliant place for a quick getaway.
We stayed at a fairly basic Airbnb but the location (Southern part of island) was amazing. Walk out of our apartment and you are on the beautiful beach with snorkelling right out the front. This area was very quiet and perfect for us. 7 nights of lazy beach days, reading and walking, hanging with the island dogs and not much else.
We caught the local buses (the clockwise and anti-clockwise bus) for the first few days, which was a great way to orient ourselves. Hiring a motorbike for a few days was the best way to get around and Neil’s motorbike licence process was all part of the Raro experience. We were able to lap the island a few times (32kms), visit the Muri night markets for dinner, Punanga markets, visit the yacht club for a cocktail (sounds fancy but isn’t) and drive the backstreets of Rarotonga to get a feel for local life.
We give Rarotonga 4.5 stars.
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Food Of Rarotonga — It's Delicious! | Cook Islands Vlog
Food in Rarotonga, is it good? Expensive? In this vlog we try a bunch of food, visit a few restaurants and the Muri Night Markets. In the Cook Islands Ika Mata is...⬇ More Below ✈ This is how we travel non-stop —
We're sad to say this is our 4th and final vlog from Rarotonga — it's sad to say goodby to the Cook Islands! Next time we definitely need to visit more than just Rarotonga, the Cook Islands have lots more to discover that we haven't yet seen or shown. Before leaving food had to take priority though, so in this one we spend the day eating our way around the islands and hunting out Ika Mata.
Over our week in Rarotonga we got lots of recommendations for restaurants to visit, local food we had to try and some cravings of our own. Ika Mata is a seafood dish that was at the top of that list, but finding it fresh, on the right day it's available or not sold out already was actually really hard! Fortunately we got a taste for it and also had some friends make us Ika Mata (that we didn't film sadly) and it's safe to say this needs to be at the top of the list for best food to get in Rarotonga.
The other food we hunted out were all tasty and all up, considering the sizes and pretty little servings we eat these days, $55 NZD / $33 USD / £26 was enough to feed us for the day happily. In saying that, the fish curry was legitness and if the lines hadn't got so large when we ate the first plate we totally would have bought another one, even if we couldn't finish it.
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Discover Cook Islands: Things to Do for first-time Visitors
Kia Orana fellow travelers. In this video, I am featuring five top experiences to do in the Cook Islands for first-time travelers. Please do not forget to share this video with everyone you know who is traveling to the Cook Islands for the first time. Do not forget to give this video a like, thank you.
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00:39 1. Island Discovery Tour
01:47 3-Hour Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour
03:05 Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
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Where to eat in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
This is the final video in our 3-part Rarotonga vlog series! It's safe to say that food in Rarotonga really exceeded our expectations. The fish was so fresh it felt like it was caught only a few hours before it reached our plates. Check out this episode to find out all the great local spots that we managed to hit up during our time in the Cook Islands.
We're sure there were a bunch of other fantastic spots that we missed out on, but guess that means we'll just need to make another trip back to Raro one day :) If you're from Rarotonga or you've been there before, let us know where else we should try next time we visit the Cook Islands.
Here's a list of all the places we managed to cover in this Rarotonga food vlog though:
1. Charlies Cafe and Beach Hire - Awesome lil spot. You can either get a mean feed or rent a kayak and snorkel to venture out into the beach which is right next door. Their sandwiches are huge!
Address: Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11am–9pm
2. Trader Jacks - Just the thought of this place still brings smiles to our faces. The crayfish tail we had was so good we came here a second time and ordered the same dish. Peter also got the ika mata here (not shown in the video unfortunately) but believe us, it was amazing!
Address: Ara Tapu, Avarua District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am–3am
Saturday 11am–12am
3. The Waterline Restaurant and Beach Bar - One of the most beautifully located restaurants we went to during our stay in Rarotonga. Right next to the beach and in a charming wooden beach hutt. Also houses the best pina colada Peter has ever had.
Address: Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Lunch - Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner - Tuesday - Sunday from 6pm till late
4. The Mooring Fish Cafe - We heard from our Cook Island friends that this is where locals from Rarotonga go to get a great lunch.
Address: Avana Fishing Club near Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30am–3:30pm
5. Bite Time Cafe - This place surprised us with the quality of the ika mata and tuna. We ended up eating here after the Raemaru trek which you can see the whole video in:
Address: Avarua District, Cook Islands
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30am–9pm
We hope you've enjoyed this Rarotonga series of ours! Be sure to watch our other 2 videos we made about Raro if you haven't seen them yet :)
PART 1: Arriving in Rarotonga Cook Islands and eating with locals
PART 2: Top 5 Things to Do in Rarotonga Cook Islands
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Rarotonga nightlife in a little paradise
When the sun goes down in the Cook Islands, it doesn't mean you have to. Rarotonga has a vibrant nightlife that is sure to add some variety to your tempo in a little paradise.
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Welcome back to the Cook Islands and the 7th and final vlog from this mini-series. It's our last day in Rarotonga and we're getting up crazy early to catch the best sunrise we can — to do that we're going out with Arore Adventures on the guided sunrise hike. Check out the hike here —
Then it's breakfast time at the Punanga Nui market, these are known as the weekend markets or Saturday markets for obvious reasons... unlike the Muri Beach night markets the Punanga Nui markets are just on one day a week.
Wrapping up our time in the Cook Islands we're checking out the top tier of food and setting in Rarotonga, Antipodes restaurant. Amazing food, great wine, first class service and one final sunset — THANK YOU RAROTONGA, we love you x
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In this special episode we head to a tropical PARADISE in the Pacific known as Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands. Here we explore the underwater treasures the island holds scuba diving reefs and wrecks. We surprise my brother and his wife hijacking their honeymoon with their daughter and our parents.
Disaster strikes whilst Kayaking on the reef. I recover well enough to undertake a cross island hike over mountainous rainforest. We learn the Polynesian history and culture of the island with some spectacular performances at a local Marae. So much adventure and beauty in one package on this episode!
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Arrival & Advanced Scuba Course 1:45
We arrive in Rarotonga and stay at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Lagoonarium. The following day Miranda undertakes her PADI Advanced Scuba diving course with Dive Rarotonga. I observe underwater as we spot Green Sea Turtles and numerous marine species.
Scuba Day 2 & the Matai Ship Wreck 6:03
We enter into deeper waters this time around diving to advanced scuba depths and spotting many more marine species including a large Moray Eel. Afterwards we explore the century old wreck of the Matai and witness how nature has reclaimed the ship into the reef.
Honeymoon Surprise 10:38
We surprise my brother Dean and his wife Grace as we join their family honeymoon vacation with our parents.
Rarotonga & Markets 14:45
We check out some sights throughout Rarotonga and visit the night markets where we get to sample some delicious local cuisine.
Snorkelling the Lagoonarium 19:12
From our resort we head out and snorkel on the lagoon, encountering a large school of striped large eyed bream. The snorkelling here is AMAZING! Afterwards we head out for dinner at our favourite restaurant on the island.
Kayaking + accident 23:29
I head out onto the lagoon with the kayak, this pristine paradise turns dangerous when I run into a problem out on the reef!
Cross Island Hike (via the needle) 28:36
We set out to hike across the island via the Cross Island Trail. This takes us through thick rainforest and high rocky peaks. We spot plenty of birdlife and waterfalls on this trail. A real highlight of our trip!
Highland Paradise Polynesian Dinner 35:14
We head to a small Polynesian settlement and Marae where we are taught about the traditional history, customs and culture. Afterwards we have a traditional dinner and cultural performance. The perfect way to end our time in Paradise.
Join us in the next episode as we return back to New Zealand for an epic Winter and Spring!
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Kia Orana! Continuing from my previous video, we went to Muri night market to get us some food & the next day, we had another day of tihngs we did & I hope you join us and see what mischief we got up to lol
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