Takitumu District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Takitumu District
Popular places to visit
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
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.
Matutu Brewing Company
Enjoy a trip to Matutu Brewing Company and popular activities such as snorkelling in Rarotonga. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Avana Harbour
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Avana Harbour during your travels in Rarotonga.
Muri Night Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Muri Night Markets during your visit to Ngatangiia. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area or enjoy its snorkelling spots.
Takitumu Conservation Area
Enjoy the spectacular coral reefs and explore Takitumu Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Activities
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience
Our pick of the best Takitumu District Hotel Deals
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
"Pacific Resort is beautiful especially the beach. We were lucky enough to snorkel and see heaps of colourful fish and many turtles. Breakfast buffet was very standard and for the price it could improve. The lunch and dinner was good but I think that it should be more variety. For example you could ..."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Nautilus Resort
Muri Beach Club
"Everything was great for our stay, great location, accommodation, staff are wonderful"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Muri Beach Resort
"Take ear plugs! The Roosters never shut up! The facilities are basic, but clean and OK. Pool is OK as long as large groups don't take over. Nautilus staff we found dismissive, Muri staff more pleasant. BBQ area is nice but the hot plates are old and barely heat meaning without an over, self catering ..."
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Little Polynesian Resort
"As usual the rooms were very clean and the staff so very friendly and welcomed us back as longtime friends, which we are. The continental breakfasts were fresh and very well presented and the meals were up to standard so much so that we didn't venture away from Little Poly for meals."
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
"The breakfast is a very basic continental. We ended up eating breakfast most days elsewhere. The bar has yummy food but could do with a renovation to make it more inviting. If it’s windy this property gets no shelter at all. We spent most of our time out of the resort. Short walk to yummy Saigon ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Takitumu District
Akapuao Tapere
If you're spending some time in Akapuao Tapere, Tikioki Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Tapere of Titikaveka
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 Vaimaanga
Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
