Natural features
Aitutaki lagoon, Cook Islands
A triangular lagoon of brilliant turquoise with tiny islands such as One Foot Island, where you can get your passport stamped.
Travel tips in Cook Islands
Walks and treks
Rarotonga Cross-Island Track, Cook Islands
A 3 to 4 hour hike across the jungle-covered centre of Rarotonga, past the Needle (Te Rua Manga) to Wigmore's Waterfall.
Shopping
Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga
Saturday-morning market in Avarua with food stalls, crafts, black pearls, music and dance.