Southern Cook Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands

Arorangi featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

Arorangi

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

Arorangi
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
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
Avarua showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Avarua

4/5(1 area review)

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

Avarua
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 Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine 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
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
The price is ₹10,440 per night from 24 May to 25 May
₹10,440
per night
24 May - 25 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (356 reviews)
"The property needs an uplift. Our room fridge was faulty and leaking, the bunk bed was making a creaking noise every time you turn around so it was difficult to sleep. Felt the room was too small for 4 people but we managed. The staff was really good and helpful so didn't even want to complain. The ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Edgewater Resort and Spa
The Edgewater Resort and Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is ₹12,151 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹12,151
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staffs, very polite, very respectful, very approachable, can’t complain. Guess it comes with the culture. Love the activities that are available. Learned a lot from the local staffs with the activities provided by the hotel. Coconut husking, coconut cream making, making head garlands, head ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

The Edgewater Resort and Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,546 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹12,546
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (814 reviews)
"5 stars all round! The staff are very helpful and go the extra mile to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Awesome atmosphere. The bar and pool was my favourite place to be. Only downside was our aircon kept leaking however that could’ve been due to the humidity but it still didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road, Atupa, Rarotonga
Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and Wi-Fi (surcharge).
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"Highly recommended place! Sane and staff are very accommodating and very friendly. Bananas and lemongrass were given free and shared some vinegar for my dressing! 😊 Place is quiet and very relaxing which is also what we need for this vacation. Lots of DVDs free to borrow. Location is handy to shops ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
The Cooks Oasis
The Cooks Oasis
3 out of 5
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge).
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"Very nice."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

The Cooks Oasis
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Excellent!
"Truly fantastic accommodation! Kind and helpful staff, beautiful rooms with stunning views, and great location."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
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Popular places to visit

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Muri Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
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Aroa Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.

Aroa Beach
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Muri Lagoon

5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Muri Lagoon
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Te Vara Nui Village

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

Te Vara Nui Village
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One Foot Island Beach

5/5(1 review)

Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.

One Foot Island Beach
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Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

4/5(1 review)

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.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

Cities near Southern Cook Islands

Atiu featuring rocky coastline as well as a family

Atiu

Photo by Melinda Herndon

Mangaia

Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes

Rarotonga

Aitutaki showing tropical scenes and general coastal views

Aitutaki