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.
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
Nothing wrong with the hotel, room or staff but also not particularly inspiring. Spaghetti House was good for supper. Only stayed one night whilst travelling back to the UK. Much better places on Rarotonga if you’re staying longer.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Staff was very nice but the location is the star. Wonderful snorkeling right off the beach along three tracks in the reef. Spectacular!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
we paid extra for a pool side room but couldn’t see the pool from our room. we were told 1 week prior to check in the pool was supposed to be under maintenance for half of our trip but the pool was then not completed till 2 days after that. wish we were give the option to switch to the sister resort ...
Reviewed on 28 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.
