Southern Cook Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Aitutaki which includes tropical scenes and a beach
Aitutaki showing tropical scenes as well as an individual male
Aitutaki featuring night scenes and performance art
Aitutaki showing a pool and night scenes

Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands

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
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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

Tapere of Titikaveka
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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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
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
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is AU$254 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel could do with more patking areas as fill up fast."

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

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$228 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (943 reviews)
"Third time staying at Club Raro lovely setting great friendly staff,nice atmosphere gd buffet breakfast, and the rooms cleaned daily.Will be back again enjoy staying there."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

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$242 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
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! (403 reviews)
"Love the Onemaru Villa although it needs a bit of a slight upgrade and collection of rubbish would be nice. Great villa though for large families. Sadly did not enjoy the restaurant meal at all."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Amazing Time!
"Had a wonderful trip! Villa was amazing, staff was attentive, helpful, nice & and enjoyable! If there was any type of problem or question they were quick to remedy and take care of us. Can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
The Cooks Oasis
The Cooks Oasis
3 out of 5
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Black Rock and Rarotonga ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
"Good value for money; the room felt spacious and was air-conditioned, free wi-fi available. Nice and quiet as it is a smaller accommodation and there weren’t many other guests around when we were there. If you like your resort feel though this doesn’t have the ‘luxury’ factor, you don’t have your ..."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

The Cooks Oasis
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road, Atupa, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"I loved that my room had everything i needed for example washing machine/dryer, basically a full kitchen & everything that you need, table/chairs, outdoor area it's like a mini home. I was a little scared to take a shower at night but i got use to it. Sane (manager) was very lovely making sure i ..."

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2024

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
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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
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
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
One Foot Island Beach showing a beach and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people

One Foot Island Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.

One Foot Island Beach
Aitutaki which includes general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Ootu Beach

4.5/5(13 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ootu Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aitutaki. You can seek out the snorkelling spots and cycling trails in this relaxing area.

Ootu 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

Cities near Southern Cook Islands

Atiu showing rugged coastline as well as a family

Atiu

Photo by Melinda Herndon

Mangaia

Ngatangiia

Ngatangiia

Muri Beach featuring tropical scenes

Rarotonga