Avarua travel guide

Avarua Tourism | Avarua Guide

You're Going to Love Avarua

With 13,373 inhabitants, Avarua is the most populous city in the Cook Islands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avarua has to offer.

When to visit Avarua

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avarua in February, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Avarua, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Avarua

Plane

When flying to Avarua, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avarua from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Avarua, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avarua from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.

Airports near Avarua

Airlines serving Avarua

United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,588 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (315 reviews)
Air Tahiti
Excellent (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avarua

Most booked hotels in Avarua

Ikurangi Eco Retreat
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Club Raro Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Kiikii Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$113+
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$238+
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$248+