Takitumu District Travel Guide

Rarotonga

Ngatangiia
Ngatangiia showing signage
Ngatangiia which includes signage
Ngatangiia featuring signage and a church or cathedral
Titikaveka which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village
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
Avana Harbour

Avana Harbour

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Avana Harbour during your travels in Rarotonga.

Avana Harbour
Rarotonga showing drinks or beverages

Matutu Brewing Company

Enjoy a trip to Matutu Brewing Company and popular activities such as snorkelling in Rarotonga. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Matutu Brewing Company

Muri Night Markets

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Muri Night Markets during your visit to Ngatangiia. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area or enjoy its snorkelling spots.

Muri Night Markets

Tikioki Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tikioki Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rarotonga. Wander the seaside and gardens in this relaxing area.

Tikioki Beach

Things to do

Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

฿2,147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Tour bus in Cook Islands

Going Troppo Nightlife Tour

฿1,400
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Going Troppo Nightlife Tour
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

฿1,634
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
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'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

฿2,595
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

฿2,222
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

฿3,546
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
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Top hotels in Takitumu District

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

4.5 out of 5
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
The price is ฿13,119 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿13,119
฿15,087 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Absolute paradise for the kids. They loved the pool/beach and kids club"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Muri Beach Resort

Muri Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Main Rd, Muri Beach, Rarotonga
The price is ฿10,914 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿10,914
฿12,551 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Nice spot on Muri Beach."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Muri Beach Resort
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
The price is ฿8,117 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,117
฿9,335 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great staff. Very clean"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
Te Manava Luxury Villas

Te Manava Luxury Villas

4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Very spacious and well appointed villa with master bedroom upstairs and the other two at ground level. Appreciated the complimentary shuttle to and from sister property Pacific Hotel Resort that we used in some capacity every day. Lovely staff at both locations, too numerous to mention."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Te Manava Luxury Villas
Muri Beachcomber

Muri Beachcomber

3.5 out of 5
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (379 reviews)
"I loved our little unit that was our home for 8 nights. The view from the deck over the lagoon was amazing, and there are plenty of activities in a close range as well as a variety of places to eat. Caters for all needs I think."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Muri Beachcomber
Muri Beach Club

Muri Beach Club

4 out of 5
Muri Beach Point, Rarotonga
The price is ฿9,108 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿9,108
฿10,474 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"Our stay was fabulous, we could not fault anything. The staff were absolutely amazing & all made an effort to know everyone’s name. I’m already looking at re-booking here. Thank you for an absolutely amazing holiday!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Takitumu District

Titikaveka which includes signage

Akapuao Tapere

If you're spending some time in Akapuao Tapere, Tikioki Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Akapuao Tapere
Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 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
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Turangi Tapere

4/5(1 area review)

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
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Tapere of Vaimaanga

Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tapere of Vaimaanga
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Areiti Tapere

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

Areiti Tapere
Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.

Takuvaine Tapere

Takitumu District Travel Guide