{"id":6689,"date":"2025-04-01T15:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T02:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=6689"},"modified":"2025-05-06T20:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T08:31:35","slug":"take-bus-rarotonga-cook-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/take-bus-rarotonga-cook-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Take The Bus: Raro Bus Schedule, Fares &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>All you need to know about taking the bus in Rarotonga. I will be giving you all the information you need to know such as whether you should go clockwise or anti-clockwise, the bus schedule, costs, and what to expect!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just wanting a simple and relaxed holiday then taking the bus in Rarotonga is the perfect transport option for you. Join locals and travelers alike as you journey around this small island together. It never takes too long to get to your destination. So sit back and smell the salty sea breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/backpacking-rarotonga-on-a-budget\/\">Rarotonga<\/a> might not be a large place being 32km around. Though unless you have some damn good running shoes and a sporty spirit you are going to need some sort of vehicle. Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/tourist-scooter-license-hire-rarotonga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiring a car or scooter<\/a> may not be the best option for you, perhaps you are not comfortable on the roads and don&#8217;t want to deal with insurance worries. Well, you better learn how to take the bus in Rarotonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding the bus is super easy to do and you can&#8217;t get lost as the island is a circle, the bus route will eventually take you back to where you started! This guide to taking the bus in Rarotonga has everything you need to know including the Raro bus schedule, fares, buying tickets, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking The Bus In Rarotonga: Everything You Need To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why\"><b>Why Should You Take The Bus<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#anti\"><b>Anti Clockwise or Clockwise<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bus\"><b>The Raro Bus Schedule<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#where\"><b>Where To Catch The Bus In Rarotonga<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#much\"><b>How Much Is The Bus In Rarotonga<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Should You Take The Bus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the bus in Rarotonga is an excellent way to discover the island. It is small enough that the journey doesn&#8217;t get uncomfortable and boring. The friendly drivers are also a bonus, always greeting everyone with a big Kia Orana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though personally, I think the main drawcard to taking the bus in Rarotonga is that you will really slip into island life. Time here is slower than you&#8217;ll experience in busy cities. Everyone is friendly and no one is in a rush. Watch the palm trees swaying in the breeze and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. Feel yourself breathe and relax away from the stresses of reality. Welcome to Rarotonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-17115\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-2.jpg\" alt=\"two men walking in rarotonga along palm trees\" class=\"wp-image-17115\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">walking down the back roads in rarotonga to the main circle road to catch the bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anti\">Anti Clockwise or Clockwise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now before we get into the bus schedule in Rarotonga it is important you understand the anti-clockwise or clockwise concept. Essentially what you need to understand is there is a single main road in Rarotonga. This road is a circle so there are only two ways the bus can travel. This is either anti-clockwise or clockwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of the time there will be two buses on the road except for some exclusions which I will cover later. These two buses will be going in opposite directions on a circular road. This makes things super easy for us tourists as it is near impossible to not be able to get to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where your accommodation is located on the island in comparison to your destination will determine whether you catch the clockwise or anti-clockwise bus. A ten-minute bus ride will either take ten minutes or fifty minutes, depending on which bus you take! So just make sure you jump on the correct one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bus\">The Raro Bus Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the clockwise, anti-clockwise, and night bus schedule for Rarotonga. The locations listed are the bus stops, sometimes there will be physical shelter there, sometimes not. The time is when the bus departs on the hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public Holidays run as per the Sunday Day Schedule with the night bus running per normal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There are no buses on Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year&#8217;s Day, and New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockwise Raro Bus Schedule:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMonday to Saturday from 7.00 am until 5.00 pm on the hour.\n\nSundays from 8.00 am until 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Clockwise (location)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time (on the hour)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cooks Corner<\/td><td>00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trader Jacks<\/td><td>01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paradise Inn<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamarind House<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Game Fishing Club<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club Raro<\/td><td>04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kiikii Motel<\/td><td>05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superbrown 24 Hr Store<\/td><td>06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mount View Lodges<\/td><td>06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Love Cafe<\/td><td>08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takitumu School<\/td><td>08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matavera Village Traders<\/td><td>09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tropical Sands<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunrise Motel<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pa\u2019s Palace &amp; Museum<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avana Waterfront Apartments<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Mooring Cafe<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aroko Bungalows<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kura\u2019s Kabanas<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sokala Villas\/ Manea Beach<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Club Hotel\/ Te Vara Nui<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacific Resort<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Vakaroa Villas<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach\/Captain Tama\u2019s Cruise<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beachcomber<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koka Lagoon Cruise<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Hideaway<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aremango Guesthouse<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Resort\/Nautilus Resort<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tiana\u2019s\/Muri Retreat<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Cottages<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Manava Villas<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rumors of Romance<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fruits of Rarotonga<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raina Beach Apartments<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Little Polynesian Resort<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Royale Takitumu Villas\/Kent Hall<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whitesands Villas<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bella Beach Bungalows<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea Change Villas<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>YWAM<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arapati Villas\/Victoria\u2019s Garden<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palm Grove Lodges<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moana Sands Beach Villas\/Wigmore\u2019s Superstore<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaima Steak House<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wigmore\u2019s Waterfall<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raro Beach Bach\/ Daydreamer Apartments<\/td><td>27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lagoon Breeze Villas<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cocoputt<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Backpackers International<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black Pearl of Puaikura<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aro\u2019a Beachside Inn\/Shipwreck<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tex Mart \u2013 Arorangi<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunhaven Bungalows<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Backpackers<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kia Orana Beach Bungalows<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moana Sunset<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Castaway Resort<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Reef Bungalows<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are Renga Motel<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manuia Beach Resort<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crown Beach Resort<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tumunu Restaurant<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edgewater Resort &amp; Spa<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunset Resort<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooks Oasis\/Kikau Hut<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reefcomber\/Black Rock Store<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black Rock Lookout\/Tuoro Cafe<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Golf Club<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corner Store<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parliament\/Oasis 24hr Store<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaiana\u2019s Bar &amp; Bistro<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Airport<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Islander Hotel<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CITC Supermarket<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palace Takeaway\/Sea Salt Takeaway<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punanganui Market\/Reefside Cafe<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Triad Petroleum<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COOK\u2019S CORNER &#8211; TERMINAL<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anti-Clockwise Raro Bus Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMonday to Friday from 8.30 am until 4.30 pm at half past the hour.\n\nSaturday from 8.30 am until 1.30 pm.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Anti-Clockwise (Bus Stop Location)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time (on the hour)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cooks Corner<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cook Islands Police Station<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punanganui Market<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mama&#8217;s Cafe<\/td><td>32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CITC Supermarket<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Islander Hotel<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Airport<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaiana\u2019s Bar &amp; Bistro<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oasis 24Hr Store<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corner Store<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Golf Club<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reef Comber Motel<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kikau Hut\/Cooks Oasis<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunset Resort<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edgewater Resort &amp; Spa<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crown Beach Resort<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manuia Beach Resort<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are Renga Motel\/Waterline Caf\u00e9<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic Reef Bungalows<\/td><td>43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Castaway Resort<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotonga Backpackers<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunhaven Beach Bungalows<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aro\u2019a Beachside Inn\/Shipwreck<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Black Pearl of Puaikura<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Backpackers International<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lagoon Breeze Villas<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daydreamer Apartments<\/td><td>52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wigmore\u2019s Waterfall<\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaima Steak House<\/td><td>53<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wigmore\u2019s Superstore\/Moana Sands Beach Villas<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palm Grove Lodges<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Victoria\u2019s Garden\/Arapati Villas<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>YWAM<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turoa Bakery\/Saltwater Cafe<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea Change Villas<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Beach Lodge<\/td><td>58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bella Beach Bungalows<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whitesands Villas<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Royale Takitumu Villas<\/td><td>59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Little Polynesian Resort<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raina Beach Apartments<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fruits of Rarotonga<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rumors of Romance<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Manava Villas<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Cottages<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Retreat\/Tiana\u2019s<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach Resort\/Nautilus Resort<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aremango Guesthouse<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koka Lagoon Cruise<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beachcomber<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muri Beach\/Captain Tama\u2019s Cruise<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Vakaroa Villas<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacific Resort<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Vara Nui\/ Muri Beach Club Hotel<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manea Beach Villas<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sokala Villas\/The Navigator<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kura\u2019s Kabanas<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aroko Bungalows<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avana Fishing Club\/Avana Passage<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avana Waterfront Apartments<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunrise Beach Bungalows<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tropical Sands<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tex Mart-Matavera<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matavera Village Traders<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takitumu School<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Love Cafe<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tradewinds Store<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manea Foods-Ooa<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ariana Bungalows\/Super Brown Store<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kiikii Motel<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club Raro<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cook Islands Game Fishing Club<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamarind House<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chillies Sports Bar<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Victoria Park\/Paradise Inn<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bamboo Jacks<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trader Jacks<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cook Islands Tourism Information Centre<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COOK\u2019S CORNER &#8211; TERMINAL<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Night Raro Bus Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe night bus follows the clockwise route. It departs on the hour from 6 pm to 10 pm Monday to Saturday.\n\nBe aware there is no night bus on Sundays in Rarotonga.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Night (Clockwise Only) Bus Stop Location<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Time (on the hour)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cooks Corner<\/td><td>00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hidie&#8217;s Bar\/ Cafe Sala<\/td><td>00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garden Bar\/Boogies Burgers<\/td><td>01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trader Jacks<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rehab\/Empire Theatre<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Staircase Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tahiti Cafe<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bamboo Jacks<\/td><td>02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paradise Inn<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chillies Sports Bar<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamarind House<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flying Boat Fish n Chips<\/td><td>03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club Raro<\/td><td>04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super Brown Takeaway<\/td><td>06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manea Foods \u2013 O\u2019oa<\/td><td>06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tradewinds<\/td><td>07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Plantation<\/td><td>07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matavera Village Traders<\/td><td>08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tex Mart \u2013 Matavera<\/td><td>09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Ata Kura Store<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kia orana Store<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avana Fishing Club<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Casita Restaurant<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Rickshaw Restaurant<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Vara Nui Village<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pacific Resort<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sails Restaurant<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deli-licious<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aqua Cafe\/ Muri Outlet<\/td><td>17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Te Manava Villas<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fruits Of Rarotonga<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hidden Spirit Cafe &amp; Grill<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Sands Restaurant<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turoa Bakery\/Lavazza<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Yellow Hibiscus<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wigmore&#8217;s Super Store<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kaena Restaurant<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cocoputt<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aroa Beachside Inn Shipwreck<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tex Mart- Arorangi<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waterline Bar &amp; Grill<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manuia Beach<\/td><td>37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crown Beach<\/td><td>38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tumunu Restaurant<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spaghetti House<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edgewater Resort<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alberto&#8217;s Steak House<\/td><td>41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunset Resort<\/td><td>41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kikau Hut Restaurant<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corner Store<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oasis 24hr Store<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cafe Jireh<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aquarius Motel<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nu Bar<\/td><td>46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palace Takeaways<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mama&#8217;s Cafe<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drift In cafe<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raviz Indian Cuisine<\/td><td>48<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apii Cafe<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cafe Ariki<\/td><td>49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Robs Charcoal Chicken<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>COOK\u2019S CORNER &#8211; TERMINAL<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Island Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get the first thing first, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wiktionary.org\/wiki\/island_time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">island time<\/a>. It is a thing in Rarotonga and the locals love it, including the bus drivers. Though, in saying that they are not going to be too far off the scheduled time. I have even taken buses that came early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, it is best to be at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. Also if your bus is for some reason crazy late, don&#8217;t worry, there will be another one going the other direction soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-17116\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-3.jpg\" alt=\"palm trees in rarotonga\" class=\"wp-image-17116\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">continuing up the back roads to the main road where you can catch the bus from<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where\">Where To Catch The Bus In Rarotonga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are well over fifty different bus stops depending on which route you are on so you will never be too far away. All major accommodations will often have a bus stop in front of it, as well as popular restaurants. This way you will never have a problem when taking the bus in Rarotonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very unlikely you will need to walk more than a few meters from your final destination. Just tell the bus driver where you would like to go when you jump on and he will drop you as close as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-17118\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-5.jpg\" alt=\"blue hibiscus mural in rarotonga\" class=\"wp-image-17118\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">sitting at the bus stop in rarotonga outside of the backpackers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"much\">How Much Is The Bus In Rarotonga?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Bus Ticket Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAdult: one way $5.00NZD \/ return $8.00NZD\n\nChild: one way $3.00NZD \/ return $4.00NZD\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi Journey Ticket Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nHop on Hop Off: Adult $16.00NZD \/ family $26.00NZD <em>(two adults &amp; two children)<\/em>\n\n10 Journey Pass: Adult $30.00NZD \/ child $19.00 NZD\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where To Stay In Rarotonga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of options when it comes to accommodation in Rarotonga. From small hostels, apartments on the beach, luxury resorts, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though just be aware that even 5-star resorts in Rarotonga don\u2019t actually look too great so adjust your expectations accordingly. This is an island with limited resources and seems to be a few years behind New Zealand, which is again, a few years behind the rest of Oceania. As a result, rooms can look quite dated, think floral prints from the &#8217;70s, though that\u2019s just the atheistic on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" width=\"700\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/384710599.jpg?k=90c928966f11b233480a4448db7b097093552a2aaa19d40aeefdb6899c35106f&amp;o=&amp;hp=1\" alt=\"kiikii inn\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/kiikii-motel.html?aid=1197179&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kiikii Inn &amp; Suites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Beach front location with affordable bungalows from $105.00 per night.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/kiikii-motel.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/442745604.jpg?k=779e28e6cd65b1d4fa4cff976f1d6ae555b952fcdc11dc90fde5b6c99033ee67&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"club raro resort\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/club-raro-resort.html?aid=1197179&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Club Raro Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With standard rooms from $130.00 you can enjoy life on the beach at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/club-raro-resort.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/17920579.jpg?k=6063d681ea5d315d022a60c39368048a32705e377ddd21905f4b19ce73ad9700&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"sanctuary rarotonga\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/sanctuary-rarotonga-on-the-beach.html?aid=1197179&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sanctuary Rarotonga Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Romantic adults only resort. With rooms from $230.00 per night enjoy luxury in peace.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/sanctuary-rarotonga-on-the-beach.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/24769145.jpg?k=cc30452a4ee4857bdf3238c4114d004bc33a480cab9241e3efd687e2a73d95e8&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"the rarotogan resort\" width=\"350\" height=\"232\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-rarotongnan-beach-resort.html?aid=1197179&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Rarotongan Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Set on a private beach this 4 star resort is the perfect getaway from $190.00 per night.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/ck\/the-rarotongnan-beach-resort.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things To Do While In Rarotonga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One great thing about Rarotonga is that is it basically impossible to get bored during your stay! There is such a wide variety of things to do and beautiful sights you will constantly be out exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, for a more extensive list be sure to check out my post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/best-things-to-do-rarotonga\/\">Best Things To Do In Rarotonga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aitutaki Day Tour:<\/strong> If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience definitely think about booking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/aitutaki-day-tour-air-rarotonga\/\">Aitutaki Day Tour.<\/a> Though it is pricey, 100% worth it. It still has some of the best beaches I have ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural Show: <\/strong>A more tame activity is checking out one of the evening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/te-vara-nui-village-rarotonga\/\">cultural shows<\/a>. These are magnificent insights into the Cook Island culture with extremely impressive performances involving dance and fire. A buffet dinner is also included with both Western and local favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Across Island Hike: <\/strong>One of the most popular things to do is do the Across Island Hike and visit The Needle. This will take you right into the interior of the mountainous island with some amazing ocean views.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/raro-buggy-tours-is-it-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Raro Buggy Tours:<\/strong><\/a> I have always wanted to do the buggy tour as there is such hype so I booked it on my most recent trip. I remember saying at the start to my partner that we must swap halfway so I get some fun. Though when that time came I was enjoying it so much that I was happy to stay a passenger!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beach Hop: <\/strong>Now you cannot go to Rarotonga and miss out on exploring the incredible ocean life and this can easily be done on a budget, if not for free. Basically, no matter where you are staying on the island the ocean is just a walk away. Do what I did and bring your own snorkel, or hire your own for a few dollars a day. Honestly, you could spend hours exploring the underwater life and corals (pro tip: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/best-beaches-in-rarotonga\/\">the best snorkeling spot is Aroa Marine Reserve behind The Rarotongan beach resort or in front of Fruits of Rarotonga)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swimming With Sea Turtles: <\/strong>No matter what your budget is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/swim-turtles-rarotonga-ariki-adventures\/\">swimming with sea turtles<\/a> is one activity I recommend to everyone visiting Rarotonga. This experience will have you swimming alongside these majestic beauties. I did this with Ariki Adventures and cannot recommend this enough. As an alternative, they also offer a lagoon safari which I recently did. This is suitable for all ages and is safe for those who are not the most confident swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lagoon cruise: <\/strong>More of a family-friendly activity is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/koka-lagoon-cruises-rarotonga\/\">lagoon cruise.<\/a> There are a couple of companies you can book with, though we went with Koka Lagoon Cruises. It is a perfect way to get into the Cook Island spirit. With plenty of performances, snorkeling, entertainment, and a delicious lunch it is the ideal way to spend half a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quad Biking: <\/strong>If you are a bit of an adrenaline junkie then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/quad-biking-raro-quad-tours\/\">quad biking<\/a> is perfect for you! Head right into the inland area and among the jungle. Explore off the beaten track and get some of the best views of the famous needle which stands high over Rarotonga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to know about taking the bus in Rarotonga. I will be giving you all the information you need to know such as whether you should go clockwise or anti-clockwise, the bus schedule, costs, and what to expect!\" class=\"wp-image-17119\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-pinterest.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-pinterest-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-pinterest-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bus-in-rarotonga-pinterest-534x800.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffa03b7a\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Want more Cook Islands inspiration? 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