Rarotonga

Maire Nui Gardens

is the botanical gardens of the island, around 3km clockwise from Muri, about 600m past the Fruits of Rarotonga. The gardens are nicely laid out, and contain many samples of much of the fruit and flora of the islands. Admission is $3. There is a cafe in the gardens, selling coffee $4 and light homemade quiche and focaccia $15-$20. Pineapple cheesecake is amazing $9.