Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Activities

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga

Private Arts & Crafts Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals

Little Polynesian Resort
"Excellent location, property and bungalow on the beach. Restaurant food and quality excellent. One would expect premium bedding at this price point could use some improvement. Bed comfortable but not luxurious, sheets could use more Thread count. Overall amazing property. Low key, quiet and uncrowded ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Raina Holiday Accommodation
"Raina is very conveniently located opposite a great snorkeling spot (Fruits of Raratonga). and 200m from Charlies - a great place to eat and relax and gaze out over the lagoon. The gardens are lovely and lush with beautiful plants and flowers and there are loungers to relax on. Bus stop just outside. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
"We loved our stay here! The kitchen facilities are very minimal but honestly it's too hot to cook most of the time anyway! Charlies bar across the road is a fantastic option for meals. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated that all the windows had bug screens. The check ..."
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"Staff were so friendly and helpful made the stay enjoyable"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026

The Islander Hotel
"Positives and negatives: + Rooms actually are nicer than they look in the pictures. We were pleasantly surprised + Restaurant is really good quality, both staff and food were great + Aircon worked very well and room didn't seem to humid + Love these guys because they are kind to animals. - No late ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"Exceptional friendly staff. Menu became a little too much the same Maybe a salad buffet option or sandwich's for lunch Rooms were good but bathrooms need an update Will definitely be going back"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Akapuao 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.

Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
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