Top Local Tips for Rarotonga

Getting around Most people rent little scooters. You need a Cook Islands Drivers License which is NO biggie. Apply for one at the central Police station, drive around the block from the Police station with the Police officer following you (and maybe 4 others at the same time) on the scooter at the speed limit (30km), indicate on turning and make sure you stop at the one stop sign on the very short route. Hey presto - you have your license. It cost NZ$10 and scooters cost just NZ$22-25 a day to rent. (The irony - you have to rent your bike an d drive to the Police station to demonstrate you are competent enough....) The total island ring road is only 32km right round so the scooter is perfect to get to anywhere.

Let Amanda Help You Plan your arrival and departure with Amanda. Get around the whole island (including inland waterfalls), find out the hot spots for snorkelling.

food arrange to pick up your groceries before going to your accommodation