COOK ISLANDS

The Diving.

Rarotonga offers a great destination for those who wish to mix good diving with a relaxed, south seas vacation. Isolated by thousands of square miles of ocean, Rarotonga’s fringing reef is washed by the clean, clear waters of the South Pacific.

The reef is characterised by a gently sloping plateau out to about 30m / 100ft, where the reef steepens and ‘drops off’ into the abyss. There is a variety of terrain and fish life at different parts of the reef and with over 30 dive sites there are plenty of options to keep you interested.

The south side of the Cook island is characterised by a shallow lagoon which empties to the ocean by passages or passes. These passages offer exciting canyon like dives with sharks, rays and turtles often present. Access to these is only by boat and we dive them from the outside of the reef.

The north coast of the Cook island has the most coral cover with huge Porites bommies mushrooming up and forming overhangs and gullies. Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse and the myriad of reef dwellers can be easily approached on this coast offering great interactions and opportunities for photography.

There are a few wide sandy runoffs located on the northern side of the island, a favourite resting place of white tip reef sharks. The drop off is also accessible and looking from 30m / 100ft to depths of over 80m / 250ft can make your heart flutter.

Dive Package

The package includes eight dives (tanks & weights), over four days. Gear hire is optional, those of you who have your own may wish to take it or alternately we have high quality rental gear available.

Palm Grove Rarotonga is the perfect choice for a relaxed holiday: providing a variety of accommodation to choose from.  Feed the fish from your beach bungalow; go body-boarding at the beach by your  beach house; fish in the lagoon or take yourself on a beautiful beach-walk.

Located in the divine Vaimaanga area with the ocean and mountain views. The beach is right outside your door & walking distance from nearby shops.

Amenities & Details:

Each style of accommodation has a choice of layouts.

Each bungalow has airconditioned bedrooms, kitchen facilities and private patios.

Daily tropical breakfast is provided at the on-site restaurant. Live music 3 nights a week. Swimming pool, BBQ area, Wifi, and much more.

The complex has  a variety of rooms available, catering for 2, 3 & 4 person options.

Price Options depends on accommodation type. 5 day – 5 nights 

Diving: 4 days diving (2 dives per day) with tanks and weights provided. Package $536.00 Gear hire is at additional cost

Accommodation Options: 5 nights $NZ
One Bedroom Superior – Based on 2 persons  $1550 – max 3 person occupancy
Garden Studio – Based on 2 people  $1325 – max 3 person occupancy
Two Bedroom garden Villa – Based on 4 person $2100 – max 5 person occupancy

Additional extra person cost $80 per night

Excludes flights, airport & local taxes, food, transport to/from airports.
Flights are currently available on Air New Zealand for $896 return including  luggage allowance. This is subject to change.
Please see Air New Zealand for flight details.

NOT CERTIFIED TO DIVE? WHY NOT TAKE YOUR OPEN WATER COURSE OR OTHER LEVELS WHILST THERE!

If you are interested in learning to dive talk to us about the courses we can run for you while in Rarotonga

BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOU PLACE OR CALL 09 422 3599

Cancellation policy: Over 90 days prior to arrival, no charge; between 90 & 61 days, 25%; between 60 & 31 days, 50%; to refunded deposits, even outside the cancellation period.

GROUP Cancellation Policy (4-7 rooms): Over 4 months, no charge. Within 4 months, payment in full. Please note these terms also apply to group booking amendments. We do not accept bookings of more than 7 rooms/15 people.

COVID-19 clause: Amendments policy for travel until further notice. We will waive any amendment fees for any bookings that need to be changed due to Government border restrictions or ill health resulting from Covid-19. We recommend clients purchase travel insurance for all other unforeseen circumstances that may result in cancellation or any other claim.

Bring your beach towel, sun screen and smile!

Passport, including proof of Covid vaccination.

Dive gear rental is available, however, you are welcome to bring your own.