Vili's Burger Joint
A popular, budget-friendly burger joint open since 2012, known for its fried minced-beef patties and thick milkshakes. It is the go-to cheap meal on the east side of the island.
Located on the ring road in the Matavera area on the east side of the island, next to the KAPS petrol station. It has moved several times, so check before you go. The mainstay is burgers with freshly fried minced-beef patties. The cheapest, the Vili Cheese, is just NZ$5. There are also double cheese and bacon burgers, chicken burgers, pizza and thick milkshakes, for dine-in or takeaway. Prices are good value, but expect queues at peak mealtimes.
Opening hours
Official listing: daily 11:30–20:30; some guides say closed Mondays, so check locally
Nearby sights
- Avana Harbour (Ngatangiia)
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Arai-Te-Tonga Marae
- Muri Night Market
- Te Ara – Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
- Muri Lagoon & Beach
- Titikaveka Beach & Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling
- Takitumu Conservation Area