Avarua

Tucked along Rarotonga’s northern coastal plain beside the Pacific Ocean, Te-Au-O-Tonga is a place whose character is shaped by the island’s volcanic interior and encircling reef lagoon. It is one of Rarotonga’s five vaka, traditional districts that remain an important framework for local identity. The Cook Islands capital, Avarua, lies in this northern area, bringing together government offices, shops and the Punanga Nui Market. Inland, steep green ridges rise quickly beyond the settled coastal strip, while the lagoon and reef define the shore. Trace Te-Au-O-Tonga’s place on Rarotonga by browsing webcams from nearby parts of the island.

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