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Muri
Beach
Muri Beach
is a popular location
for all varieties of water
sports and beach activities.
The lagoon here is the
broadest on the island,
containing three small
islands (motu) within
swimming and canoeing
distance. The white sands
of Muri Beach, crystal
blue lagoon and beautiful
motu make this a spot
not to be missed.
Activities
on Muri Beach
Nautica
Ltd Rental Hire
Nautica
is located at Sails on
Muri Beach and hires Catamaran
| Laser | Sunburst | Optimist
| Kayak [single &
double] | Windsurfers.
Personalized sailing lessons
also available. Learn
to sail on one of the
best beaches in the Pacific.
See Melvin or any Sails
staff member for bookings.
Nautica's
Kayak Hire: Muri lagoon
is a great location for
kayaking or canoeing,
the vast lagoon and uninhabited
islands beg to be explored.
Paddling around the coral
reef it is possible to
see all kinds of fish
and sea life from the
comfort of your canoe
or kayak!
Nautica
Ltd Fees
Kayaks
Single
Kayaks $5 p/hr or $10
for 3 hrs max
Double Kayaks $10 p/hr
or $20 for 3 hrs max
Sailing
Boats
Boat Hire ~ $35 per
hour or $100 for 3 hrs
max.
$55 per hour for personal
Sailing Lesson
Windsurfing
The only
windsurfing spot within
the lagoon. Prime windsurfing
location for beginners
and the more experienced.
Windsurfers can be hired
from Nautica Rentals all
year round. Windsurfing
lessons available.
Rarotonga
Sailing Club
The Rarotonga
Sailing Club is based
on Muri Beach where Saturday
and Sunday races are held
in season. Lasers, Sunbursts,
Optimists, Hobie Cats,
Traditional sailing vaka
and Electrons sail from
the Club. See Sailing
Club for more information.
Sails Restaurant operates
7 days from the Sailing
Club premises.
Vaka
Club
The Vaka
Club is located right
next door to Sails Restaurant
and the Rarotonga Sailing
Club. Most days of the
week these traditional
paddling canoes can be
seen on the lagoon. A
number of teams compete
in season over short and
long distances and top
teams participate in international
events around the Pacific
region.
Snorkelling
Taakoka
island is one of the motu
nestled in the Muri Lagoon.
The reef side of this
motu provides superb snorkeling
around the coral outcrops.
An abundance of sea life
thrive in excellent visibility,
including brightly coloured
reef fish, clams (paua)
and starfish.
Sailing
Lasers and
sunbursts can be hired
on Muri Beach dependent
on weather via Nautica
Ltd [see above].
Lagoon
Cruises
Lagoon Cruises
operate from Captain Tama's
and also from the Pacific
Resort on Muri Beach.
These trips include snorkeling,
fish feeding and an island
style lunch on the Koromiri
island/motu. Cruises take
place in a glass bottom
boat for those who wish
to witness the fish feeding
in a dry place!
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