The Needle Hike on Rarotonga – Cook Islands

Te Rua Manga, also called The Needle, is a pointy rock formation peeking through the green wild jungle of Rarotonga and it is also the most famous (as well as difficult) hike to do here. When you start on the north, you hike through the whole island and get out of the jungle on the south, ot you can try the other way around from south to north. This was a must-do for us, so on our 3^rd morning in Cook Islands, we packed some snacks, lots of water, bug spray and sunscreen, hailed the bus and headed north. the needle hike rarotonga

Exploring South Pacific was on my radar for a very long time. Pristine lagoons, white beaches, colorful underwater world, tropical flowers, lush jungles… I mean, who wouldn’t want to experience all of this? So when we found discounted flights to Rarotonga on Cook Islands, we didn’t hesitate a second and booked them right away. hat to do in cook islands

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Our Australian Encounter with Whales and a Shark

Australia’s wildlife is very unique and bit different from the rest of the world. Everyone knows about kangaroos and koalas, but not so many people know that in Sydney you can also see whales in the wild. During Australian winter – from May to November, Sydney waters are full of migrating whales, mostly humpbacks and if you are lucky enough you can spot them having fun in the ocean.

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