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ADVERTORIAL<br />
Ariki Adventures<br />
he Tans will fade, but the memories<br />
“Twill last forever” It’s easy to think<br />
that Rarotonga is a sleepy little paradise<br />
where you can chillax and take some wellearned<br />
time out from your hectic lifestyle.<br />
However for the more adventurous spirit,<br />
Rarotonga is fast becoming an adventure<br />
destination.<br />
Ariki Holidays is a locally owned and<br />
operated family business that has quickly<br />
made its presence felt in only three and a<br />
half years. Owners Kave & Julie Tamaariki<br />
have created a unique business guided by<br />
their vision, “A world where everyone shares<br />
an Ariki experience” Their values are simple,<br />
Innovation, Passion, Power, Strength &<br />
Honour.<br />
Jules says “We want to create a holiday<br />
experience here that we expect when we<br />
travel. We love meeting and staying with<br />
locals because we get to experience the<br />
real magic of the people and the country”.<br />
The Ariki Holidays group comprises<br />
three distinct elements offering the Ariki<br />
experience.<br />
Ariki Bungalows offers three fully selfcontained<br />
units offering real “value for<br />
money” in Muri. Set on Tamaariki family<br />
land over-looking Motutapu Islet, each unit<br />
accommodates two people and is perfect<br />
for couples or friends wanting the personal<br />
one-on-one personal approach with locals.<br />
Facilities include a recreation area called<br />
the “Arenui” (meeting house) where guests<br />
can relax, have a drink at the bar or watch<br />
a movie. Once a week Jules offers an umu<br />
kai or BBQ meal to get to know each other<br />
and their 9.4 Guest Rating from Trip Advisor<br />
is testament to their personal approach.<br />
They also offer Yoga & Wellness Retreats and<br />
Kiteboarding Clinics as part of a package<br />
deal.<br />
Ariki Adventures is their outdoor activity<br />
company based on Kave’s passion for marine<br />
activities and his love of the environment.<br />
“After 28 years in the air force I wanted<br />
to return home and create life-changing<br />
experiences for tourists and locals alike. Our<br />
marine environment in Rarotonga is stunning<br />
and I wanted to build adventures that show<br />
case our environment and our culture”.<br />
The range of activities offered include Night<br />
Paddling, Kiteboarding School, Yoga and<br />
SUP Yoga classes, SUPFit classes, Standup<br />
Paddleboard and Glass Bottom Kayak<br />
tours. The introduction of Sea Scooter Safari<br />
adventures are now their most popular tours.<br />
Imagine snorkelling through a coral canyon<br />
in the lagoon surrounded by tropical fish, or<br />
swimming in the electric blues of the open<br />
ocean with reef sharks, moray eels and more,<br />
or swimming with our majestic Green and<br />
Hawksbill turtles. The Sea Scooters allow the<br />
professional Ariki Crew to guide you to where<br />
you never thought you could go before.<br />
Guest reviews currently rank Ariki Adventures<br />
as #2 of 38 outdoor activities in Rarotonga.<br />
Ariki’s Shack is Jules & Kave’s Café and is also<br />
the adventures Booking Office. Located in<br />
Muri, it is the funkiest little Shack on the rock.<br />
They are the first to introduce Cold Brewed<br />
coffee and tea on the island and have a<br />
quality range of cold and hot drinks as well as<br />
fresh bagels on offer.<br />
From the serene to the adrenaline, Ariki<br />
Adventures has something on offer for you. In<br />
Rarotonga, Ariki is “where adventure awaits”.<br />
14 • <strong>ESCAPE</strong>
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