Southern Cook Islands
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Night Markets and Muri Lagoon are top sights worth seeing.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Arorangi
Arorangi is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Beach while in the area.
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, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
We stay at the Edgewater every year and it is always very comfortable and the staff are great, it might be time to review the restaurant menu however
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Unused
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Room was great. Staff was amazing and Joe was kind allowing us to have breakfast earlier thank opening time on our first morning.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
Ocean view. Had the place to ourselves as its low season the staff were so good and the resort was stunning!
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
The Cooks Oasis
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cooks Oasis! Although the resort is a bit difficult to find, due to signage at the street having been removed, we loved the location. We checked in on a Sunday which meant the staff was not working. No problem, they got the room ready and left us a note on their ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
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.
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.
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.
Akitua Island
Relax in a luxury bungalow on a remote islet where a blue lagoon and an untouched reef teeming with tropical fish are close and convenient.
One Foot Island Beach
Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.
