Rarotongais the most populous island of theCook Islands. CaptainJohn Dibbs, master of the colonial brigEndeavour, is credited as the European discoverer on 25 August 1823, while transporting the missionary Rev.John Williams.Rarotonga is a very popular tourist destination with manyresorts,hotelsandmotels. The chief town,Avarua, on the north coast, is the capitalof the Cook Islands.
Rarotonga
