Southern Cook Islands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Night Markets and Muri Lagoon.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Arorangi
Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Tapere of Titikaveka
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.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Tapere of Vaimaanga
Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
This is a bit outdated but it’s a great place for a quick overnight if continuing on to the islands. I say the value and the staff are superb! They are very accommodating so don’t let the continual upkeep stray you far! Plus they are adding more to the property so it’s growing!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The staff were very kind and accomodating to the children in our group.they took the time to learn their names etc. What is offered at this resort is awesome for families who are looking for a relaxing holiday as well as activvities to keep them busy all in the one place.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Very clean room. Lovely view of the ocean. Great friendly and helpful staff. Wouldd definitely recommend to my family and friends.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 18 Nov 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 6 Mar 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 13 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular 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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
