Akapuao Tapere

Rarotonga

Titikaveka showing signage
Titikaveka
Titikaveka
Titikaveka featuring a park
Titikaveka featuring signage

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga featuring a garden

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Muri Beach featuring tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a couple

Aroa Beach

Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.

Aroa Beach
Muri Lagoon

Muri Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Muri Lagoon
Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

Things to do

Hens Private Paint & Sip Class at The Tamarind Restaurant

Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga

RM279
per adult
Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga
Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

RM292
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

RM226
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

RM353
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

RM587
per adult
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
Tourists having fun on the Cook Islands

Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch

RM753
per adult
Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is RM1,758 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
RM1,758
RM2,022 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Perfect
"Beautiful beach bungalows!! Staff all lovely and it’s super quiet and relaxing."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
6.8/10 (94 reviews)
"We chose the mountain view option that where we were staying It was very nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is RM783 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM783
RM901 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The spa is amazing. The beach is amazing. The staff are so friendly. They were accommodating to specific requests for one of our party. Housekeeping every day with a smile. The cultural night was fab. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is RM576 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM576
RM662 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"All was fantastic. Enjoyed the pool and beach front."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
The price is RM633 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM633
RM728 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (468 reviews)
"Location. Location, Location."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Islander Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
"Good for family stay, excellent lagoon area."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 area reviews)

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tapere of Titikaveka
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Areiti Tapere

While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

Areiti Tapere
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

Takitumu District
Muri Beach featuring general coastal views

Muri

While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

Muri
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Turangi Tapere

4/5(1 area review)

While Turangi Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Turangi Tapere
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Matavera

Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Matavera

Akapuao Tapere