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All the Sightseeing in Rarotonga can be reached in not more than 30 minutes from your hotel. This makes the island a popular tourist destination to the tourists. Sightseeing in Rarotonga include some beautiful tropical scenery as well as waterfalls and also interesting historical sites scattered around the world.

For North American Travelers, the Rarotonga Island is the port of entry. One can find sunny climate all the year round. The popular places for Sightseeing in Rarotonga include the Cook Island Christian Church, the Takamoa Theological College, the Library and Historical Society Museum and the national Cultural Center. One will find other historical sites dotting the area.

The Cook Island Christian Church is a whitewashed coral block structure which was built in 1855. To it left is the grave of Sir Albert Henry, the late Prime Minister. There is a bust of Sir Albert on the grave. The American writer Robert Dean Frisbee is also buried in the inland corner of the graveyard.

The Library and Historical Society Museum is situated at the end of the road. The museum has a good collection of the islands handcrafts. One will find a canoe from Pukapuka, which was built in the old style can be found here. The first printing press which was brought by the London Missionary Society in 1830s and was used till the 50sby the government office can also to be found here.

The Taputapuatea standing in a shady park like setting across the road and the restored palace of Queen Makea Takau Ariki are a must see in Rarotonga. The Palace was very lively when Queen Makea visited in the 19th century. The Tupapa Sports Ground stands opposite the national museum. The people here take rugby seriously. The journey ends at Avatiu Harbor, which is the commercial port here.

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