Overseas Walk
Explore Rarotonga’s mountainous interior
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econnect with nature by exploring Rarotonga’s mountainous interior on a variety of guided and self-guided hiking trails. From being surrounded by native
birds and butterflies to capturing incredible views of the island and surrounding lagoon and finding hidden waterfalls, hiking in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is a must-do activity.
Raemaru Trek (Raemaru, 350m) Moderate | 3.1km return | 90 mins average time | 15m rock climb to summit
The starting point for the Raemaru Trek is located on the back road in Arorangi. From the main road, locate Friendly Mart Convenience Store and take the inland road. Once you come to the backroad intersection, turn right following the yellow marked signs ‘Raemaru Trek’. Take another inland road in 80m (look for the yellow Raemaru sign). Follow to the end until you come to the start of the trek. Above, left and right : On ethe Raemaru Trek with great mountain
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