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Te Rua Manga (The Needle), Rarotonga

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#2 of 6 in Nature in Cook Islands

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Challenge yourself to a climb up Te Rua Manga (The Needle), a tall rock formation jutting from a large hill. Easily visible from many spots on the island, this needle-like rock offers unbeatable views of the surrounding area. Make this trek on a well-marked walking trail to the base of the spire. Skill adventurers can choose to continue climbing up the spire, but rock-climbing equipment is needed and highly recommended. Take plenty of water, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant, and be mindfull of slippery paths, especially after heavy rainfall. Put Te Rua Manga (The Needle) at the forefront of your travel plans using our Arorangi route planner.

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• By AceBaba

  Good level of fitness required for initial steep climb and definitely good shoes required- best to wear aqua shoes if rain is forecasted. Use tree roots to support yourself while ascending or...  more »

• By IzzyTaupo

  This was an awesome trek with Pa's Tours - more difficult on the way down with roots, etc. good tramping experience required  more »

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• By Douglas Chacin

  Coming down on the south side is harder than we thought., it's slippery, plus a bit confusing.

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