Shopping in Avarua

Avarua is the main town, and the national capital of the Cook Islands. It is about 13 kilometers from Mama Ru’s, so you could walk, but there is easy bus access.

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Here are just a few:

Alberto’s Restaurant, Rarotonga
Best Steak on Rarotonga or anywhere for that matter – New Zealand beef perfectly cooked every time – great service
Indoor & outdoor dining
Price: $15-35
Cuisines: Steak, Seafood, European

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If you have not heard of them, Neil and Tim Finn are famous musicians from nearby New Zealand. At various times they have performed together in Split Enz, Crowded House, and simply as the Finn Brothers. Their album Finn has two musical links to Rarotonga.

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