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

Hens Private Paint & Sip Class at The Tamarind Restaurant

Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga

£48
per adult
Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga
Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

£102
per adult
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

£31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

£61
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Cook Islands Turtle Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle Tour
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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, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
6.8/10 (97 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
Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is £344 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£344
30 Aug - 31 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! (94 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
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! (28 reviews)
"Turou Retreat was everything I hoped it would be. It is a lovely, clean, spacious and well equipped family home. The large deck lends itself to relaxing, eating your brekkie, enjoying a G&T or whatever takes your fancy. We had a birthday BBQ lunch and everyone agreed it was the ideal setting.Thank ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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! (49 reviews)
Lovely home
"Lovely, spacious home. Awesome for a group of friends or family. The pool was a little chilly for us at this time of year but house is close to the beautiful beaches along Titikaveka. The lagoon was as warm as the late summer sea back in NZ. Thanks for the stay Iloga."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 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 £127 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£127
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Was a little disappointed to get an upstairs room after requesting a ground floor room. This appears to be a communication error between expedia and the resort. Really enjoyed our stay. This was our second visit and is the place to stay if you just want to relax. Staff are great, friendly and always ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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
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! (460 reviews)
"The staff. Meli, Sava, Daphne, Tutai, Nga, just the names I remember. The Kids Club staff. ALL THE FRONT OFFICE, RESTAURANT/BAR STAFF, KIDS HUT!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a stay to remember - kids loved the pool and everything about the swimming pool. Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, Kayaks... The games around ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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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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