Punanga Nui is buzzing on Saturday mornings.  To enjoy the market like a local, drag yourself out of bed early (7-8am).  You'll get to see the mountains of local seasonal produce on offer.  The...

This tall, rocky pinnacle can be spotted from several locations on the island and is a favorite challenge for those who enjoy a good climb.

With his blonde dreadlocks and knowledge of local flora and fauna, Pa leads several interesting cross-island walks through rugged terrain.

These guided, four-wheel island tours transport visitors to many scenic locations including Te Rua Manga and Wigmore's Waterfall.

Sunday services are filled with hymns sung in the Maori language at this island church which dates back to 1853. The local graveyard is noted for some famous inhabitants including American author Robert Dean Frisbie.

Purchase jewelry, black pearls and other handcrafts at this specialty shop and art gallery.

This reserve is a tropical forest that has been set aside primarily to conserve the Kakerori bird, Rarotonga's endangered flycatcher. Additionally, the area contains several rare plants and is home to a number of other bird species.

Block-printed clothing was pioneered here by Ellena Tavioni, and a great selection of her beautiful designs for is available at this combination workshop and store.

A small but friendly company with an open air format.  People are kind.  Grounds are pretty.  Nothing fancy.  Nice lotions.

Visitors to this historic village can participate in a variety of activities from coconut husking to fishing in order to experience the lifestyles of the Maori people.

This historic and sacred site consists of several stone structures forming a koutu or royal court where Maori chiefs were inaugurated.

According to local legend, this group of seven trees is actually one tree grown from a single coconut with seven sprouts.

This museum contains a collection of artwork and historical artifacts including weapons, carvings and costumes.

This specialty shop sells locally made perfumes, soaps and lotions.

You'll find in this store the largest collection of natural and cultured pearls on the Cook Islands, in the form of rings, earrings, strands and loose pearls.

Notable for its vast selection of handcrafts, including everything from carved wooden tikis to black pearls, this has been "the" store to go to since its 1943 opening.