Dog-loving children will love this Cook Island's gem for its lovable beach-roaming pooches. Winston Aldworth finds more family activities.
1 Snorkelling
Rarotonga is great location to introduce kids to the underwater world, with its colourful and shallow lagoon stretching around the island providing a safe environment to learn how to snorkel. Muri, Tikioki and Aro'a beaches are all good spots for snorkelling and most resorts will provide gear. For a more in-depth look, book them in for a glass-bottom boat ride with Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruizes or Koka Lagoon Cruises. Or go beyond the reef for a unique experience with the Raro Reef Sub.
2 Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
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