Ever noticed that mysterious structure poking out of the water at Avarua Wharf? 👀 That’s the Maitai Shipwreck, or as the locals call it, “The Boiler.” 🚢 Originally built in 1892, the RMS Maitai was a British Royal Mail cargo and passenger ship. During a voyage from San Francisco to Wellington, it ran aground just outside Avarua Harbour on Christmas Day, 1916. Over a century later, the wreck has become part of the reef and a fascinating piece of history now woven into Rarotonga’s coastline. 🌊

🇨🇰Mighty fine day in the heart of Avarua, Rarotonga | Moments IN TIME

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Cook Islands churches are a place for the community to come together and worship. The Avarua CICC was built with limestone over 170 years ago and still stands today. It has undergone renovations over the years but the character still remains. Definitely add a Sunday morning service to your to-do list on your next trip⛪ Visit our Churches: https://hubs.ly/Q02MDtyJ0 🎥 @Wall3aroita [TikTok] #CookIslands #LoveOurLittleParadise | Cook Islands

Another day in Grandma Julie's Life - Picking up Grandson Elijah from Avarua School. | Moments IN TIME

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲! ✨ Apii Avarua — YOU DID THAT! 🎉💛 Huge congratulations to all our students, teachers, principal, parents, and our whole awesome community for an epic 2025. What a year… full of hustle, heart, laughter, learning and pure Avarua spirit! A massive shout-out to all our award recipients — you smashed it! 🏆🔥 And to everyone who cheered, supported, prayed, pushed, guided and encouraged our kids… meitaki maata. Our village is truly top tier. 😎🌺 Special love and blessings