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.
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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Cook Island Christian Church
Attend a service and chat with locals in this small and charming whitewashed church, which dates back to the mid 19th century.
Things to do
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Top hotels in Matavera
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Beautiful and quiet. Great service. God pricing. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Seaside Beachfront Villas
The apartment was lovely with amazing views of the ocean. It was very spacious and had all the facilities that we needed. Whilst eating out in the area was limited if you don’t have a car. There was one place however called B&Js. Fantastic food over looking the ocean. The service was outstanding. ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Charlie's Villas
great location, great price, very private -took a while to get use to the neighbors roosters will be back with the family Thank you
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
I loved the view. Enjoyed watching the waves crash over the reef and snorkeling with all the fishes.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Room was excellent, beach facing with good views. We had good entertainment while at the resort and a buffet meal while attending the island drum show. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent, good buffet style and you can get good cooked omelettes from the chef’s. Downside is the ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Having direct access to the marine reserve for snorkeling, swimming and free use of equipment was fantastic.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 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 Arai-Te-Tonga.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
