Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide
Rarotonga
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.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere
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
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"This was our second trip to Edgewater, this time staying in a beachfront room with our 2 kids, 6 and 10. We loved the views from our balcony, the facilities, the well maintained gardens and the helpful staff especially our lovely Cleaner. We are already wanting to plan our 3rd stay."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 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 Jun 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
"A great location with good happy hours, nice and relaxed and no kids. Made for such a chilled vibe. Lovely staff and the free shuttle to and from Edgewater is a good way to connect the norhh to and west sides of the island. Loved it"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"What an amazing spot for families xx"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
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.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Islands National Museum while you're exploring the area.
