Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Titikaveka featuring signage
Titikaveka
Titikaveka
Titikaveka featuring a park
Titikaveka featuring signage

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga showing a park

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

4/5(92 reviews)

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 featuring tropical scenes

Muri Beach

4.5/5(329 reviews)

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple

Aroa Beach

4.5/5(196 reviews)

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

4.5/5(310 reviews)

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 featuring tropical scenes and a beach

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

4.5/5(89 reviews)

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

4.5/5(114 reviews)

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village

Activities

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Cook Islands Turtle Tour

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle Tour
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'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

AU$122
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

AU$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

AU$158
per adult
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

AU$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience

A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience

AU$170
per adult
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience
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Our pick of the best Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is AU$680 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$680
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (95 reviews)
"Unbelievable service — Florence and the staff made us feel like family, always greeting us by name (and even with hugs!). Our beachfront bungalow was spotless and comfortable with stunning views. Breakfast and dinner were excellent, and the location right on the beach is perfect. Highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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, WiFi (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 July 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Muri Beach and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turou Retreat. Nice big house with all amenities and in a great location. Close to the shops, beach and night market. We would definitely stay there again. The host was fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of.I highly recommend this place ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 12 near MURI BEACH
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is AU$238 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$238
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Staff went above and beyond and the food was amazing"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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! (471 reviews)
"Family friendly. Amazing lagoon filled with so much sea life. Staff were absolutely phenomenal. Rooms are a little outdated and small, but we were only in them to sleep."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (436 reviews)
"Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent location with the beach/ reef right there. Great food/ cocktails."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka which includes tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

4.5/5(40 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 which includes 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

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

4/5(41 area reviews)

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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