Turangi Tapere Travel Guide
Rarotonga


Visit Turangi Tapere
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.

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.

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

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Turangi Tapere

Tropical Sands
We can't fault the attention and excellent service Kanoe & Rudy gave us. The room was spotless and very well equipped and the deck was huge which we found a real bonus.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
Amazing stay! Great location close to Miri beach but you will probably want to rent a car either way. The staff including Barry and Nick are all outstanding. The onsite spa also great!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The cleaner that looked after our room was fantastic it was so lovely to come back to our room to find our bed made and fresh towels to start our day, they work really hard to make your stay comfortable, she was all ways smiling and happy to see us, the restaurant staff were all ways happy and friendly, ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The room was very dated and had a terrible chemical smell inside. There is a 1 inch difference between the floor in the bedroom and the bathroom. The blackout curtains did not close all the way so our room was very bright all night long. And to top it all off there was no water in the pool, quite ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Wonderful place to stay, lovely staff and a professionally run resort. Will defintiely be back!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Turangi Tapere

Matavera
Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, 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.

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.

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

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

