Tapere of Rutaki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Daniela da Silva
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Popular places to visit

Muri Beach featuring tropical scenes

Muri Beach

4.5/5(329 reviews)

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

Muri Beach
Muri Lagoon

Muri Lagoon

4.5/5(310 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Muri Lagoon
Aro\'a Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple

Aroa Beach

4.5/5(196 reviews)

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

Te Vara Nui Village

4.5/5(114 reviews)

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

Te Vara Nui Village
Rarotonga showing interior views

Cook Islands Library and Museum

4/5(53 reviews)

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 Islands Library and Museum
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

4.5/5(89 reviews)

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

Activities

Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Panoramic view of the Cook Island beaches

Private Ocean & Earth Tour

AU$259
per adult
Private Ocean & Earth Tour
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

AU$74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Eagle rays cook islands

Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour

AU$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour
Tourist with a guide on Cook Islands

Private Scenic Island Tour

AU$259
per adult
Private Scenic Island Tour
Tour bus in Cook Islands

Going Troppo Nightlife Tour

AU$56
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Going Troppo Nightlife Tour
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Our pick of the best Tapere of Rutaki Hotel Deals

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape
3.5 out of 5
Ara Tapu Road, Vaimaanga Titikaveka, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Really beautiful gardens, so nice to relax in. Never felt crowded despite being consistently full. Owners very generous and helpful. Let us borrow snorkel gear, bikes, and gave great advice. Free wifi. Well located near a great supermarket, some incredible snorkel locations and some good food options. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2024

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Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is AU$225 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Love the location of this property, staff always helpful and friendly. We did have some challenges parking at times."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 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 AU$205 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (989 reviews)
"The staff was great"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
The price is AU$281 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (417 reviews)
"The Raratongan Resort was amazing! The snorkeling was some of the best anywhere-hundreds of fish (including so many nurseries with babies), lots of coral, many, many eels, and turtles; the beach was beautiful; the staff and activities were terrific; the room was wonderful; and the breakfast buffet ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Rarotonga Ring-Road, Arorangi, Sunset Coast Rarotonga, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
"Amazing, kind staff & a beautiful resort!"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

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Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
The price is AU$255 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (402 reviews)
"We throughly enjoyed our stay at the sanctuary, a couple of small things i would change is the music! It is on loop 1 album the whole time and food was not consistent but mostly good. Also wifi needs to be inclusive in price even if it is a small amount. Overall was our favorite place to stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Tapere of Rutaki

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Tapere of Vaimaanga

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tapere of Vaimaanga
Arorangi featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

Arorangi

4.5/5(245 area reviews)

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

Arorangi
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Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine Tapere
Avarua showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Avarua

4/5(114 area reviews)

Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Island Christian Church while you're exploring the area.

Avarua
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Turangi Tapere

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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