Hiking
Rarotonga's Cross Island Track
There are a number of hiking tracks on the island, but the Cross Island Track is the crowning glory. Confident, experienced hikers can take this on themselves, otherwise take a guided hike with Maunga Tours.
It’s recommended to hike from north to south. From Avarua, head south and inland on Uruau Dr to the start of the track, where you’ll find the following signboard:
Follow the orange markers. The high point is “The Needle” (Te Rua Manga) at 413m, and if you’ve come by car to the northern trailhead, you may want to climb to here, then return to your car.
Allow 3-4 hours for the reasonably hard hike across to the southern end of the track at Wigmore’s Waterfall. From there, Papua Rd heads out to the southern coast.
Tours
Maunga Tours run guided mountain walks on Rarotonga, including the Cross Island Track. Pick up and drop offs are included.