Akapuao Tapere

Rarotonga

Titikaveka which includes signage
Titikaveka
Titikaveka
Titikaveka featuring a park
Titikaveka which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga which includes 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 which includes 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 featuring 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

P3,778
per adult
Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga
Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

P3,949
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

P3,056
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
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'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

P4,774
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience

A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience

P6,628
per adult
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

P3,005
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
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Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere

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 Jul 3, 2025

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Little Polynesian Resort
Little Polynesian Resort
5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is P23,521 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P23,521
P27,049 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
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 Jun 30, 2025

Little Polynesian Resort
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is P10,290 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P10,290
P11,834 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Staff and children friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
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 P10,596 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P10,596
P12,185 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (445 reviews)
"The Rarotongan is gorgeous- beautiful food, beautiful beach and fantastic snorkeling. It is clean with good room servicing, and most staff are great."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is P7,703 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P7,703
P8,859 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (999 reviews)
"See selection above"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Islander Hotel
The Islander Hotel
3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
The price is P8,467 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P8,467
P9,738 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (460 reviews)
"Excellent for what we needed."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Islander Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka showing tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area.

Tapere of Titikaveka
FOB Sandwich

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 which includes general coastal views

Muri

If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.

Muri
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Turangi Tapere

While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.

Turangi Tapere
Sunrise on the South Pacific island of Rarotonga. The island way of life here is something special. The people have such a joy in life that it's bound to rub off. For more, see 'Paradise Found:Why Rarotonga Will Make you Happy' at: http://www.travelblissnow.com/paradise-found-why-rarotonga-will-make-you-happy/

Matavera

Well-liked for its beaches and snorkeling, you might stop by Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village while you're exploring Matavera and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Matavera

Akapuao Tapere