Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A close-up of a green plant with long, narrow leaves radiating from a central point.
A stone Buddha head sculpture with a pot on top, surrounded by lush greenery.

Stay near popular Akapuao Tapere attractions

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

8.4/10 (110 reviews)
Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.
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Activities

Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

NZ$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Turtle tour Rarotonga

Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga

NZ$290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga
Tourists having fun on the Cook Islands

Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch

NZ$296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch
A Cook Islands Turtle Tour - small groups, premium experience

A Cook Islands Turtle Tour - small groups, premium experience

NZ$193
per adult
A Cook Islands Turtle Tour - small groups, premium experience
Cook islands snorkel tour

Shipwreck tour

NZ$580
per adult
Shipwreck tour
Shared Shuttle Transportation

Shared Shuttle: Rarotonga Hotels

NZ$46
per adult
Shared Shuttle: Rarotonga Hotels
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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 NZ$850 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$850
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are ...
Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East Rarotonga
Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach are ...
6.8/10 (101 reviews)
"Raina apartments, are extremely worn and tired. The freezer had food that was accessed by a tenant upstairs. Pictures on Expedia are not accurate. However, the location to the beach was great as was Little Polynesia Resort, for great food."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road

Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road

Tikioki Beach Tikioki
Stay at this cottage in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay with free Wi-Fi ( A bonus) as we were able to connect to you tubeon the T.V as well. The villa is in a great location with Charlies bar across the road & walk to good beach access. A laundry is at the rear of the villas and a clothes line as well, overall a great stay in a ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

Akapuao Takitumu District
Stay at this holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Big space for a large group or family close to Muri."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

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LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is NZ$418 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$418
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
The price is NZ$281 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$281
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"We spent 5nights,without problems People were friendly and nice Specially all the workers, always helpful, smiling .. Will be back soon Maitaki"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Our guide on where to stay in Akapuao Tapere

Find the best Akapuao Tapere areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Akapuao Tapere
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A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, supported by wooden pillars, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

Muri

While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
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Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden fence.
Photo by Zach Cain
Open Photo by Zach Cain

Arorangi

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

A tropical landscape with a paved path, palm trees, and dense green foliage.

Tapere of Titikaveka

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach while you're in town.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Para O Tane Palace.

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