Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Akapuao Tapere
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.
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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Activities
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
Our pick of the best Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals
Little Polynesian Resort
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Raina Holiday Accommodation
Reviewed on 3 July 2025
TUROU RETREAT Rarotonga sleeps 12 near MURI BEACH
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere
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.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, 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.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
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.
Matavera
Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide
- Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
- Muri Beach
- Aroa Beach
- Muri Lagoon
- Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Muri Night Markets
- Cook Islands Library and Museum
- Black Rock
- Rarotonga Golf Club
- Cook Island Christian Church
- Beachcomber Pearl Market
- Tikioki Beach
- Punanga Nui Market
- Cook Islands National Museum
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Puaikura Beach
- Koromiri
- Wigmore's Waterfall
- Te Rua Manga
- Arai-Te-Tonga
- Cocoputt
- Wigmore's Waterfall
- Wreck of the Matai
- Beachcomber Gallery
- Para O Tane Palace
- Matutu Brewing Company
- Koteka Winery
- National Stadium
- Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre
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Expedia's Latest Trends
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Beachcomber Pearl Market
- Muri Beach
- Wreck of the Matai
- Muri holidays
- Cook Island Christian Church
- Punanga Nui Market
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
- Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
- Aroa Beach
- Para O Tane Palace
- Arai-Te-Tonga
- Muri Night Markets
- Cook Islands National Museum
- Black Rock
- Cook Islands Library and Museum
- Cocoputt
- Tikioki Beach
- Wigmore's Waterfall
