Title: Visit Akapuao Tapere: Best of Akapuao Tapere, Rarotonga Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Akapuao Tapere

## Rarotonga

![Akapuao Tapere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627223638213736/05646097-3b6f-41bf-82ef-da4a5b00a9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Akapuao Tapere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627223638213736/1f0788e8-7ec6-428f-b6ea-4239f37676a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Akapuao Tapere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627223638213736/08cbad55-5997-4c0a-871d-cc10cec555c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Akapuao Tapere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562724984/0302690b-6bbb-46aa-8a48-596cdf28411d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Akapuao Tapere

Things to do

Hotels

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[Rarotonga travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga.dx6055262)

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### Popular places to visit

![Maire Nui Botanical Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562724984/dc394724-df00-456a-969f-0a37926d03c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

4/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.

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![Muri Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Muri Beach

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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

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![Aroa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/aace02c5-a329-4887-8b3c-8f38072990ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Aroa Beach

4.5/5(14 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.

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![Sunrise at Cape Tourville, Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania, Shutterstock ID 439005910, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611404/ed7788f5-79e7-418f-8bad-24f64fde8e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Muri Lagoon

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Muri-Lagoon-Rarotonga.d553248621532611404.Vacation-Attraction)

![Tikioki Marine Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127390/f015973f-482b-49a9-82cd-0ef3610282f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Tikioki-Marine-Sanctuary-Tapere-of-Titikaveka.d6127390.Vacation-Attraction)

![Te Vara Nui Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311846/87d951aa-e016-4fc0-bdbd-c755d942e236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Te Vara Nui Village

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Te-Vara-Nui-Village-Muri.d6311846.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286543/95a9427f-ddd5-4d49-bf56-bb80aa62ac06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

CA $151

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Tpour bus in Cook Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/237033/42dcba75-4bd1-4268-83ee-997bac9a0c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

CA $70

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-vacations.a237033.activity-details)

![The secret waterfall ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394323/9ea63ab4-164f-41a1-8a23-f080289ba9cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

CA $120

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-rarotonga-guided-bike-tour-with-lunch-and-swim.a1394323.activity-details)

![ Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49543547/3c84b632-70d5-41f8-9763-cfbb77e0b1ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

CA $144

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/eco-friendly-sea-scooter-turtle-tour-in-rarotonga.a49543547.activity-details)

![Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2365494/d8587443-af7e-4856-b5b5-9dff4f316f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour

CA $120

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cook-islands-turtle-and-ray-tour.a2365494.activity-details)

![At Black Rock / Tuoro.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394341/78339fea-830f-411b-ac8b-e37cdbebd3de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

CA $99

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-rarotonga-cycling-tour-with-lunch.a1394341.activity-details)

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## Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals

![Little Polynesian Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3973700/3973681/2fbb4db9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Little Polynesian Resort

Main Road, Titikaveka Rarotonga 

CA $590

CA $678 total

Apr 15 - Apr 16

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)

Rog the housekeeping guy was excellent . And Tom the waiter was very good as well. Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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Raina Holiday Accommodation

Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East Rarotonga 

Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach are ...

7/10 Good! (98 reviews)

It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

 Akapuao Takitumu District

Stay at this vacation home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)

Good host, house was everything we needed

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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![Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/ce74e728_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road

 Tikioki Beach Tikioki

Stay at this cottage in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)

We loved our stay here! The kitchen facilities are very minimal but honestly it's too hot to cook most of the time anyway! Charlies bar across the road is a fantastic option for meals. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated that all the windows had bug screens. The check ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Avarua Rarotonga 

CA $225

CA $264 total

Apr 23 - Apr 24

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

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Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga 

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...

8/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)

We loved our stay here. The staff were great. We spent our days snorkeling on the beach and enjoyed the nightly entertainers. Highly recommend the island night as well. Delicious buffet, and excellent performers.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

![Tapere of Titikaveka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055269/ff5eef36-9be9-4923-90be-55d3376fffdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Tapere of Titikaveka

4/5(3 area reviews)

 Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Beach while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Tapere-Of-Titikaveka.dx6055269)

![Takitumu District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/b3d8c044-9acb-4202-97e4-ed5b8b6c6013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Takitumu District

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Takitumu-District.dx553248635975856248)

![Areiti Tapere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/d4fdad72-83f8-4186-bf4c-66e7b5f931d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Areiti Tapere

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

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![Muri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856248/1178ea06-2961-4485-a120-4e415f84947c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Muri

 If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Night Markets and Muri Lagoon are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Muri.dx553248635975438227)

![Ancient fishing village, Etang de Canet-Saint-Nazar, Roussillon, South of France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384260/dea3b075-428a-43e5-8373-8163a4c74be7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Turangi Tapere

 While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Te Vara Nui Village and Muri Night Markets. 

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![Matavera](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981730985/485b8a3c-8f5b-425d-9e4d-4f59e6ddf69f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Matavera

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

 Well-liked for its beaches and snorkeling, you might stop by Arai-Te-Tonga and Te Vara Nui Village while you're exploring Matavera and the surrounding neighborhoods. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Matavera.dx553248633981730985)

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