Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

Rarotonga

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

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga showing a park

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
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary which includes tropical scenes and a sandy 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
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

Things to do

Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Rarotonga Turtle Tour with Snorkel Cook Islands

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour with Snorkel Cook Islands
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

£62
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

£40
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

£85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

£53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is £356 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£356
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Hard to find fault at this resort from the moment we arrived to the moment we sadly left."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Little Polynesian Resort
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, Wi-Fi (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 3 Jul 2025

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 12 near MURI BEACH

TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 12 near MURI BEACH

Muri Beach, Rarotonga
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Great location big lounge and dining and outdoor deck area very keen to stay here again"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 12 near MURI BEACH
LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

Akapuao, Takitumu District
Stay at this holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Family Holiday
"Good house with plenty of space for everyone. Had everything we needed and more. Thanks"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is £165 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£165
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (1,009 reviews)
""Bang for your buck" was awesome.. We had an upstairs suite, looking straight out through the palms, the beach and the sea..And of course those magic sunset's, the food was nice, the staff were friendly and kind.. We enjoyed our stay.."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 £109 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£109
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved it as very easy to walk around due to being smaller than other resorts. Food was fantastic and the staff were lovely."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tapere of Titikaveka
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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 showing general coastal views

Muri

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

Muri
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Turangi Tapere

4/5(1 area review)

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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Matavera

Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Matavera

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