Rarotonga Kia Orana! Rarotonga is the most populous island of the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands’ capital,  Avarua, is on the north coast of Rarotonga, along with the international airport. Rarotonga is a very popular tourist destination with many resorts, hotels and motels. The island is surrounded by a lagoon, which often extends more than a hundred metres to the reef, then slopes steeply to deep water. The reef fronts the shore to the north of the island, making the … Continue reading Rarotonga