Friday, September 26, 2008

Muri Beachcomber and Muri Lagoon

This is the entrance sign to the Muri Beachcomber resort, which is about 20 minutes drive from the Airport Arrivals, the reception desk.

There are 14 bungalows like these which are beach side or very close to the beach as they built in a semicircle. Just a matter of walking across the well kept lawns and you are on the beach. There is also larger family units, just a short way back from the beach. This is a self catering resort, which provide you with fruit, juice, tea, coffee and UTH milk for your arrival. Each two bungalows share a gas bar-b-que stove for your cooking needs. Or there are many restaurants just a short walk along the beach where you can eat. There are one or two local shops nearby, or your take a bus into Avarua and shop at one of the Supermarkets.

The Muri Beach and Lagoon are very sandy and calm as the big Pacific Ocean rollers are broken up on the coral reef about a half mile from shore.



This is one of the three island that are within the lagoon itself, you can paddle out to them, but no one actualy lives on them.




Another view of the lagoon and its crystal clear waters, just ideal for the snorkel enthusiast to observe the fish at play.




Here is a closeup photograph of the surf breaking on the coral reef. The roar of which carries right to the shore and lulls you to sleep at night.






In this final picture you see people Kite Surfing. You can also rent wind surfing equipment or small sailing dingys. Very seldom is there no breeze at all.
Of course I have shown you Muri Beach and Lagoon. Of course there are many resorts on the island to suit your taste and requirements. The island government prefer that you have booked a place to stay on the island, as no tent or camping is allowed. You are allowed to stay up to 28 days, if longer, you have to apply for a special permit.





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