Cook Islands · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Avarua History Walking Tour through Downtown Heritage

2 Hours Round trip from Avarua District Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Leisurely guided walk through the historic heart of downtown Avarua
02 Trace Cook Islands history from Polynesian settlement to independence
03 Learn how New Zealand administration and missionaries shaped Rarotonga's past
04 Finish the tour with fruit and juice refreshments nearby

Embark on a leisurely walk through the historic heart of downtown Avarua, the most populous area of the Cook Islands. Trace the history of the Cook Islands from the Polynesian settlement of Rarotonga through discovery and colonization under the New Zealand administration and missionaries, and on to independence. This relaxed guided experience offers an informative introduction to Avarua's past, ending with fruit and juice refreshments nearby.

Embark on a leisurely walk through the historic heart of downtown Avarua, the most populous area of the Cook Islands.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rarotonga

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Avarua Historical Walking Tour

Meet your tour guide at Trader's Jack Restaurant, put on comfortable walking shoes, and join this informative walking tour.
The Avarua Historical Walking Tour is a leisurely 1 1/2-hour guided walk through the historic parts of downtown Avarua. Your knowledgeable guide will trace the history of the Cook Islands from the Polynesian settlement of Rarotonga to discovery and colonization under the New Zealand administration and missionaries, and through to independence.
The tour concludes at a nearby location with fruit and juice refreshments.