Places of Historical and Cultural Significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Places of Historical and Cultural Significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

A Guide for the Curious Adventurer

  1. 116 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 4 Feb |Learn more

Places of Historical and Cultural Significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

A Guide for the Curious Adventurer

About this book

Picture-perfect images of enticing tropical lagoons, and coconut palm-rimmed beaches, set against a rugged and majestic mountainous backdrop: an understandably huge drawcard for visitors to Rarotonga! What many travellers to these shores are unaware of are fascinating and at times conflicting or controversial stories, about various landmarks around the island. This guide will tell you about: why people were urged by the early forebearers of Christianity to move from their inland homes in the mountains and valleys to the coast; significant marae where chiefly titles were invested and offerings made to the many deities; the intriguing stories of t?p?p?ku (ghosts / spirits); the story behind the 'curse' of the never-completed 'Sheraton Hotel'; and so much more. This is the ultimate guide to uncovering some of Rarotonga's historical and culturally significant sites and stories. Explore the island following the simple directions and location information provided in this book, while learning about the fascinating history of this small island paradise.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. About the Author
  3. Dedication
  4. Copyright Information Ā©
  5. Acknowledgement
  6. Preface
  7. Introduction
  8. A Brief History
  9. Black Rock—Tuoro
  10. The ā€˜Back Road’—Ara Metua
  11. Cook Islands Christian Church (Arorangi)
  12. Tinomana Palace—Au Maru
  13. Raemaru
  14. Vaiokura Road and Murivai Stream
  15. The Needle—Te Rua Manga
  16. The Sheraton Resort
  17. Wigmore’s Waterfall—Papua Vai Marere
  18. Cook Islands Christian Church (Titikaveka)
  19. Avana and the Garden of Seven Stones
  20. Cook Islands Christian Church (Ngatangiia)
  21. Pa’s Palace Ruins
  22. Cook Islands Christian Church (Matavera)
  23. Arai Te Tonga
  24. Beachcomber Building
  25. Cook Islands Christian Church (Avarua)
  26. Takamoa Theological College
  27. Taputapuatea and Para o Tane Palace
  28. RMS Maitai
  29. Banana Court
  30. Papeiha’s Stone
  31. Takuvaine Ancient Taro Patches
  32. Bibliography