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Kaena Restaurant is a two minute walk from Sanctuary Rarotonga.

The Kavera Central Convenience Store & Petrol Station is 800m or 1 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga and has a range of basic food stuffs, drinks, amenities as well as petrol and a takeway bar.

Adventure Cook Islands is 300 metres or a two minute walk from Sanctuary Rarotonga and offers snorkeling and diving tours, rentals of motorbikes and a range of adventure based tours.

Polynesian Rental Cars and Bikes is opposite Sanctuary Rarotonga and offers a wide range of rentals as well as tour booking service for all island attractions.

The famed Vaima Polynesian Restaurant is 2.3km or a three minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga and offers a menu inspired by the tastes of Polynesia right on the beach.

Avarua is Rarotonga's main town and commercial centre.

It is 11.9 km or a 19 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

The Punanga Nui Market in Avarua, Rarotonga’s main town, offers free entertainment, fresh food stalls, organic coffee, and authentic souvenirs like pearls, artwork, crafts and hats made of coconut frond. While the market is open until midday, early Saturday morning is the best time to go for locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as homemade treats like poke. Also, make sure to head over to the main stage from about 10am to enjoy live music and dancing.

It is 10.9 km or a 15 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga.

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The Muri night markets in the Muri Beach Village are a great way to curate your own dinner from the various food trucks, stalls and stands all while mixing and mingling with tourists and locals alike. The night markets offer a variety of food from local BBQ meals, seafood, fresh drinking coconuts, chicken curries, wok-fried noodles, pizza, desserts and more.

It is 9.9 km or a 13 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Trader Jack's Island Grill is situated in a treasured corner of the city. A place where families and friends can come for relaxation and entertainment.

It is 11.9 km and a 17 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

CITC Supermarket is the largest Supermarket/Food Outlet in the Cook Islands.  We offer a large variety of food & beverage choices.

It is 10.3 km and a 14 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Charlies Cafe and Bar is on the edge of the Akapuao Marine Reserve. Enjoy light meals of chicken teriyaki cheese melt paninis tuna cheese melt paninis, fresh fish sandwiches, island infused fruit smoothies, beef, chicken and fish burgers, fresh salads, teas, milkshakes. Charlie's is also open for dinner until 8pm

It is 7.4 km or a 10 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga.

The Bond Store is a 100% locally run family business that strives to bring to the Cook Islands the widest selection and top brands.

It is 11.6 km or a 16 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

The Rarotonga International and Domestic airport is 8.2 km or a 11 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the largest religious denomination in the Cook Islands. It belongs to the Reformed family of churches.

The Arorangi CICC church is 3.3 km or a 4 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

The Tamarind House Restaurant & Bar is located on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.

Featuring delicious seafood, steak, lamb and vegetarian dishes to suit every palate.

It is 13.2 km or a 19 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Te Vara Nui Village is Rarotonga’s leading cultural attraction and stunning entertainment located in Muri Beach of Rarotonga. The Cook Islands greeting Kia Orana, “may you live on” reflects the beauty not only of our islands but also of our Cook Islands people. At Te Vara Nui Village you will meet local Maori people who will share their stories, knowledge and heritage with you during the Cultural Village Tour. Finish with Rarotonga’s finest dancers and musicians as they perform by flaming torchlight on the floating and fixed stages of our waterfall garden while enjoying our delicious buffet.

It is 10.2 km or a 13 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Our Monday, Wednesday and Friday sun-set cultural nights include hosted round-trip transport, guides, village experience visit, tapu lifting, warrior welcome, a cocktail, a traditional Umu (underground oven) feast and a spectacular stage show telling the story of our ancient heritage through singing, dancing and drumming.

It is 2.8 km or a 7 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Don't miss a fantastic day out with award winning  Koka Lagoon Cruises exploring famous Muri Lagoon. Make your Rarotonga holiday a memorable one, and let our multi talented crew treat you to an experience you wont forget - snorkelling amongst lagoon life or enjoying through glass bottom; non-stop entertainment with ukulele playing, pareu tying, weaving (score yourself a pair of kikau glasses!); enjoy a delicious fish bbq feast, amazing coconut tree climbing show, coconut husking and more!

It is 9.7km and or a 13 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Be entertained by Captain Tama’s and his crew on this once in a lifetime, most unforgettable experience. Watch the magical ocean through the glass bottomed boat, listen to island stories with typical Cook Island humour. Leap off the boat, snorkel and meet the reef fish up close and personal. Or chill out and float above the coral paradise. After snorkelling the crew will entertain you with hilarious coconut husking demo’s as well as how to shimmy up a coconut tree. Their demonstration of 100 ways to tie a sarong will have you in stitches. 

It is 10 km or a 14 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga.

The lagoon at Muri is one of the best Rarotonga beaches for families and adventure seekers alike. ... It's a great beach for swimming and there are many options for hiring a stand-up paddle board or kayak to explore one of the motu (islands) within the lagoon.

It is 10.3 km or a 15 minute from Sanctuary Rarotonga

Go Cook Islands Car Rentals is the premiere car rental operation in Rarotonga. We simply offer the best rental cars Rarotonga has to offer and at the best prices. Come and have a look at our modern car rental fleet while in Rarotonga, we are open 7 days a week for all your Rarotonga car hire needs

It is 2.7 km or a 4 minute drive from Sanctuary Rarotonga