Ruatonga Tapere

Ruatonga Tapere is a locality in Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands. Ruatonga Tapere is situated nearby to the suburb Avatiu, as well as near the town Avarua.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rarotonga International Airport and Avarua Tereora Stadium.

Rarotonga International Airport

Aerodrome

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Rarotonga International Airport is the Cook Islands' main international gateway, located in the Avarua district on the northern coast of Rarotonga, 3 km west of the Avarua downtown area. Rarotonga International Airport is situated 2½ km northwest of Ruatonga Tapere.

Avarua Tereora Stadium

Stadium

The Tereora Stadium also known as the National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Avarua, Cook Islands. It is currently used mostly for rugby matches. Avarua Tereora Stadium is situated 2½ km northwest of Ruatonga Tapere.

Te Manga

Peak

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Te Manga is the highest point on Rarotonga with an elevation of 652 metres above sea level. The island is part of the Cook Islands, a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. Te Manga is situated 3 km southeast of Ruatonga Tapere.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Avatiu and Avarua.

Avatiu

Suburb

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Avatiu is a settlement in the Avarua district on the north coast of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, immediately west of Avarua township. Avatiu Stream flows through it.

Avarua

Town

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Avarua is a district and township in the north of the island of Rarotonga, the largest island of the Cook Islands. It serves as the capital of the country and is divided into 19 tapere.

Arorangi

Village

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Arorangi is one of the five districts that make up the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. It is located in the west of the island, to the northwest of the district of Titikaveka, and southwest of the district of Avarua. Arorangi is situated 4½ km west of Ruatonga Tapere.

Ruatonga Tapere

Type: Locality
Location: Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude

-21.21742° or 21° 13′ 3″ south

Longitude

-159.78649° or 159° 47′ 11″ west

Elevation

97 metres (318 feet)

Open location code

53C2Q6M7+2C

GeoNames ID

11185893

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