Popular places to visit

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.

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

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

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

Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Loved the freshness and flavour of the breakfast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was spacious, lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Seaside Beachfront Villas
Had a great week especially loved our visits from our dog friend next door called Renfro. The view from the villa was awesome only one issue could do with an air conditioner found it quite hot inside at night overall it was good
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Excellent room service and obliging friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The staff a very good and always ready to help. Cleaning staff do a very good job room looks great.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Lovely staff, great location and amazing snorkeling
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Staff were great, food was average. Other than that it was ok.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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 Arai-Te-Tonga.

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