Tupapa Tapere Travel Guide
Rarotonga
Visit Tupapa Tapere
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
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.
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.
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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Top hotels in Tupapa Tapere
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
"Had a fabulous restful time, thanks Alan for all your help."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Islander Hotel
"Thanks to great communications with the hotel’s staff, our check in was very easy, and our room was very nice and loaded with the needed amenities. We had an excellent breakfast in the morning with a wonderful view of the ocean. Would definitely stay at the Islander Hotel again."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"We loved our stay here, first time travelling with our 1 year old and we don’t have anything but positive thoughts about our holiday at the rarotongan. The staff are so friendly and attentive. Our housekeeper was awesome. Please never change your smiles and being great people!! Amazing snorkelling, ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
"We stayed in the Tamure wing of the resort, it’s newly built with great modern amenities. Patio area was garden like and very pleasant. There are other areas of resort accommodation (pool/ocean view) that are tired and dated. As a 3 star venue I reckon you get good value for money and we loved Club ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
"Pacific Resort is beautiful especially the beach. We were lucky enough to snorkel and see heaps of colourful fish and many turtles. Breakfast buffet was very standard and for the price it could improve. The lunch and dinner was good but I think that it should be more variety. For example you could ..."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tupapa 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.
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 National 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.
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.
