Southern Cook Islands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Arorangi
Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
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.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Beautiful views from a comfortable room, wonderful staff, and an excellent menu!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Staff were great. Room was clean and the overall vibe is amazing. We loved the fire show and swim up bar!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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
Tropical Sands
We can't fault the attention and excellent service Kanoe & Rudy gave us. The room was spotless and very well equipped and the deck was huge which we found a real bonus.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
Breakfast was very fresh, our room was clean, the boys that did the room very well, there were no pets while we were there
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
