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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
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
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
A Private TURTLE Tour on Rarotonga with Photography and Transfers
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Our pick of the best Matavera Hotel Deals
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025
Charlie's Villas
Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2023
Seaside Beachfront Villas
Reviewed on 15 May 2025
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
The Islander Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matavera
Tupapa Tapere
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tupapa Tapere and surrounding area, you can visit Muri Beach and Cook Islands Library and Museum.
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.
Kiikii Tapere
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kiikii Tapere and surrounding area, you can visit Beachcomber Pearl Market and Cook Islands Library and Museum.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
- Muri Beach
- Aroa Beach
- Muri Lagoon
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
- Muri Night Markets
- Black Rock
- Cook Islands Library and Museum
- Rarotonga Golf Club
- Cook Island Christian Church
- Beachcomber Pearl Market
- Punanga Nui Market
- Tikioki Beach
- Koromiri
- Wigmore's Waterfall
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Cook Islands National Museum
- Puaikura Beach
- Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
- Te Rua Manga
- Cocoputt
- Wreck of the Matai
- Arai-Te-Tonga
- Wigmore's Waterfall
- Para O Tane Palace
- Beachcomber Gallery
- Matutu Brewing Company
- Bergman & Sons
- Koteka Winery
- The Perfume Factory
- National Stadium