Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Infinity pool at little polynesian resort
Infinity pool at little polynesian resort
Little polynesian beach
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Maire Nui Botanical Gardens which includes tropical scenes

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga showing a park

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.

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Muri Beach featuring tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
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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.

Muri Lagoon
Aro\'a Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple

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.

Aroa Beach
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach

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.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Rarotonga showing interior views

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.

Cook Islands Library and Museum

Activities

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

NZ$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
The secret waterfall

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

NZ$150
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

NZ$88
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Eagle rays cook islands

Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour

NZ$150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour
At Black Rock / Tuoro.

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

NZ$124
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Turtle tour Rarotonga

Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga

NZ$290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga
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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$800 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$800
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Not worth the $$$

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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 ...
7/10 Good! (98 reviews)
It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
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! (69 reviews)
Good host, house was everything we needed

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

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LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.
Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach

Tikioki Beach Rarotonga
Stay at this holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Great position and Charlie’s was just across the road which is a fantastic restaurant, great service and foodBest swimming/ snorkeling beach 3 mins driveInsect screens on windows good Clean and tidyFew issues on arrival -No hot water and the hobs/oven didn’t work (this was fixed next day but ignition ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Lovely stay and Charlie’s is literally metres away. Great snorkeling every day regardless of weather.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

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Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is NZ$269 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$269
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Ocean view but uncomfortable couch and beds had no bed heads so pillows slipped away. Decor was aged. Staff were friendly though. I thought overpriced for the state of the unit.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka which includes tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

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.

Tapere of Titikaveka
If you're looking for a perfect beach in Rarotonga, head to Muri Beach to the East coast. There are a couple of sand motus in the lagoon, which you can swim or kayak to when the conditions are alright.

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes and general coastal views

Areiti Tapere

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

Areiti Tapere
After husking and grilling coconuts following amazing recipes I promised I won't disclose, we wanted some rest by the lagoon to enjoy the surroundings and incredible locals

Muri

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

Muri
Ancient fishing village, Etang de Canet-Saint-Nazar, Roussillon, South of France

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.

Turangi Tapere
Sunrise on the South Pacific island of Rarotonga. The island way of life here is something special. The people have such a joy in life that it's bound to rub off. For more, see 'Paradise Found:Why Rarotonga Will Make you Happy' at: http://www.travelblissnow.com/paradise-found-why-rarotonga-will-make-you-happy/

Matavera

4/5(41 area reviews)

Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Arai-Te-Tonga or Muri Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Matavera

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