Try going around the Ara Metua by rental car, bicycle or by foot. Along the way you'll pass lush gardens, paw paw plantations, orchards, good viewpoints and smiling people. This inner road is said to be the oldest in Polynesia. The island's interior provides interesting hiking trails through the lush jungle. As their are no snakes, wild animals or poisonous insects, island exploring is very enjoyable.
Hiking trails range from easy walks to more adventurous mountain trekking.
A guided tour is highly recommended giving you an insight into the local flora, the island's history and culture. You can see excellent shows at all of the major hotels on the island. Cook Islanders excel at dancing, singing and drumming. Shows feature traditional costumes, songs and plays. It is a deep pit filled with scorching hot stones and covered with shredded banana trunks.