Takuvaine Tapere Travel Guide
Rarotonga





Visit Takuvaine Tapere
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Top hotels in Takuvaine Tapere

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Great service
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Family friendly. Amazing lagoon filled with so much sea life. Staff were absolutely phenomenal. Rooms are a little outdated and small, but we were only in them to sleep.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent location with the beach/ reef right there. Great food/ cocktails.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Every member of staff friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Islander Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Lagoon Breeze Villas
Great family style resort perfect if you have small children with a playground, trampoline and small kids pool. The one bedroom villa was great with its own kitchen and outdoor area.
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takuvaine Tapere

Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.

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.

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.

Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, 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.
