Visit Tapere of Rutaki
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular 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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
Cook Island Christian Church
Attend a service and chat with locals in this small and charming whitewashed church, which dates back to the mid 19th century.
Things to do
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Private Rarotonga Turtle Tour
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Top hotels in Tapere of Rutaki
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Staff were so friendly ans helpful, cant wait to go back. Will definitely be staying at edgewater.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The staff a very good and always ready to help. Cleaning staff do a very good job room looks great.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Only disappointment was the rubbish, on the beach and area around the pool. Not the staff’s fault but rubbish bins need to be dotted around the place. It’s such a beautiful island only to wasted by others rubbish. No good for the marine life. Other than that awesome place
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Staff were great, food was average. Other than that it was ok.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Muri Beach Club
It was a beautiful spot
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Our room was spacious with living/dining kitchen separate bedroom and bathroom with the main pool steps away and the restaurant also steps away. Could do with a deep clean as getting a bit tired. Staff very friendly and helpful and Lewis the grounds man was very friendly and helpful on what to see ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tapere of Rutaki
Tapere of Vaimaanga
Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Arorangi
Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.
Tapere of Titikaveka
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.
