Turangi Tapere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Turangi Tapere
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.
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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Activities
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Turangi Tapere Hotel Deals
Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
"Beautifully appointed rooms with every detail well-planned, including lovely snacks and a continental breakfast. The staff is friendly, the owners are incredible hosts. I will return!"
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Tropical Sands
"An amazing place to stay, especially the beachfront villa overlooking the lagoon. A simple but adequate kitchen with a convenience store, servo and Villies burgers all within a few minutes walk. Bus service runs from just outside the property. The hosts are warm and friendly people."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"The staff were very helpful and bar was excellent. The 3 bedroom villa we had was quite tidy but on closer inspection was quite dirty, a lot of dust, sand and grim on floors behind and under beds. Air conditioning unit in the bedroom didn’t really work. Water filter in kitchen was loose."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
"A great location with good happy hours, nice and relaxed and no kids. Made for such a chilled vibe. Lovely staff and the free shuttle to and from Edgewater is a good way to connect the norhh to and west sides of the island. Loved it"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
The Islander Hotel
"The staff were amazing."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"We had a beach front unit, The siding door wouldn't open and front door locked when it wanted to and had to get that fixed while we were there, to top it off the food wasn't great 😕 we had 2days of rain and tv wasn't great But the fish at the front of the rarotongan beach resort was amazing"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Turangi Tapere
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, 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.
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 Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Islands National Museum while you're exploring the area.
