Nikao beach

Nikao is an airport beach in Rarotonga island of Cook Islands. However, there is almost no noise, since jet planes arrive only one or two times per day. The beach is beautiful and relatively good for swimming. The water is slightly shallow, and there are many broken corals at the bottom. But anyway it's quite acceptable. The west side of the beach features Rarotonga Brewery being not very interesting in reality. Vaiana's Bar & Bistro is a key attraction of this destination. This is a great restaurant with reasonable prices and decent food. Twice a week they have cool parties with great music, as well as with local music bands. Events attract a lot of locals and tourists as well. Shore and seabed: sand, coral chips. [edit]

Coordinates: -21.200584, -159.803935

See also: Rarotonga island

Hotels [edit]

Near Nikao beach, there are several hotels with rooms' fares starting from US$70 per night. So this is a great option to spend a night before or after flying to Cook Islands!

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Rarotonga international airport (RAR), and next walk about few minutes to the sea.

When to go [edit]

The best time to relax on Nikao beach is a dry season from May to November.

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