Debbie's Guidebook
Best Restaurant in Raro
Amazing food and views. Must make a reservation at least a few days before your desired date as very popular.
Make sure you read the ‘salad’ descriptions, they are not about lettuce and tomato! Great selection of cocktails too.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Antipodes rarotonga
Make sure you read the ‘salad’ descriptions, they are not about lettuce and tomato! Great selection of cocktails too.
Food scene
Beluga
Best Cafe in Raro - great service, food and coffee
Amazing salads that you can have for lunch or get take away to have with your dinner ( not just a lettuce salad!)
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Deli Licious Cafe
Ara TapuAmazing salads that you can have for lunch or get take away to have with your dinner ( not just a lettuce salad!)
Good, dependable service and food. Signature dish is a yummy Beef Wellington. Ask for a table on the beach when booking.
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vaima Restaurant and Bar
Ara TapuGood, dependable service and food. Signature dish is a yummy Beef Wellington. Ask for a table on the beach when booking.
Basic bistro food but lovely setting right on the beach
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
Ara TapuBasic bistro food but lovely setting right on the beach
Great spot for a cheap and cheerful dinner. Opens 5.30ish Tues, We’d, Thu and Sun nights
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Muri Night Markets
Great spot for a cheap and cheerful dinner. Opens 5.30ish Tues, We’d, Thu and Sun nights
The Cafe
Ara TapuGood, strong coffee and a good breakfast / lunch menu if you are in town. Great music.
World famous - Fish sandwiches to die for plus heaps of other options. Great lunch option but make sure you are hungry!
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Mooring Fish Cafe
World famous - Fish sandwiches to die for plus heaps of other options. Great lunch option but make sure you are hungry!
Great restaurant with excellent service. They don’t take bookings over 6 people and you need to make a reservation early as they give preference to in house guests. Close by
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Little Polynesian Resort
Great restaurant with excellent service. They don’t take bookings over 6 people and you need to make a reservation early as they give preference to in house guests. Close by
Neighbourhoods
Titikaveka Tapere
Lovely, quiet village with just a few shops.
Gorgeous beaches
Great spot for cafes and non motorised water sport
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Muri Beachcomber
Ara TapuGreat spot for cafes and non motorised water sport
Shopping
4kms down the road - a small supermarket with everything you need. Locals buy their fruit and veges here. Have a great fresh fruit ice cream for $5
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wigmore's Superstore
Ara Tapu4kms down the road - a small supermarket with everything you need. Locals buy their fruit and veges here. Have a great fresh fruit ice cream for $5
The main supermarket in town. Good quality meat and imported veges ( a tad pricey!). This is where we all shop
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
CITC Supermarket
Ara TapuThe main supermarket in town. Good quality meat and imported veges ( a tad pricey!). This is where we all shop
Bergman & Sons
Tutakimoa RoadA bit pricey compared to others but really good quality pearls and settings
Saturday mornings - starts at about 7am and goes thru to Noon. Great place to pick up souvenirs, fruit & veges, pearls and cooked food.
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Punanga Nui Market
Ara TapuSaturday mornings - starts at about 7am and goes thru to Noon. Great place to pick up souvenirs, fruit & veges, pearls and cooked food.
Tours
Best to book via their website, www.arikiadventures.com - a wide range of sea scooter and paddle board tours available. Most popular is the Turtle Tour but book before you come as sells out quickly. This operator takes safety very seriously
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ariki's Shack (Ariki's Adventures)
Are TapuBest to book via their website, www.arikiadventures.com - a wide range of sea scooter and paddle board tours available. Most popular is the Turtle Tour but book before you come as sells out quickly. This operator takes safety very seriously
A great lagoon cruise with a yummy lunch. Friendly, happy bunch of people. Leaves from Muri Lagoon
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Koka Lagoon Cruises
A great lagoon cruise with a yummy lunch. Friendly, happy bunch of people. Leaves from Muri Lagoon
Based in Muri, island dance show and dinner. They do have a transfer bus that would pick you up from the main road but probably easier to drive there - only 3.5kms
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Te Vara Nui Village
Te Vara NuiBased in Muri, island dance show and dinner. They do have a transfer bus that would pick you up from the main road but probably easier to drive there - only 3.5kms
Aitutaki Day Tour - worth every cent. Book early to avoid disappointment- don’t worry about the weather, they will give you an update on the day you go and you can change dates if you want to.
Air Rarotonga Ltd.
Airport Services RoadAitutaki Day Tour - worth every cent. Book early to avoid disappointment- don’t worry about the weather, they will give you an update on the day you go and you can change dates if you want to.
Spa
Best spa experience in Raro - love the facial and massage combo. Book early.
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Ara TapuBest spa experience in Raro - love the facial and massage combo. Book early.