Muri Beach is a two kilometre long white sandy beach. A leisurely stroll and along your way and to one side, the reef and four easily accessible tiny islets, known as motu, nestle invitingly in the lagoon – Ta’akoka, Koromiri, Oneroa and Motutapu. To the other side the lush hills and mountains are visible through trees which offer shady respite from the tropical sun. There are also restaurants, bars and several places to hire water sports equipment. Marine life is abundant in the lagoons of Rarotonga, making for great snorkelling, or lessons can be booked with all scuba-diving operators. On Saturdays the Rarotonga Sailing Club (operating from Sails Restaurant) has lagoon races and welcomes visitors. Sunday to Friday lagoon cruises on glass bottom boats operate in Muri lagoon. Offering snorkelling, barbeque lunches and great entertainment from the crew, they’re a fun filled day out. Muri lagoon is also the best location for windsurfing and kitesurfing, while kayaking is possible just about everywhere around Rarotonga. Windsurfers, kayaks, kitesurfing and standup paddleboards can be hired from water sports outlets and most hotels located on the foreshore around the island.