Title: Cook Islands National Museum in Avarua - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Cook Islands National Museum Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Cook-Islands-National-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248635171381311-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Cook Islands National Museum Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cook-Islands-National-Museum.d553248635171381311.Car-Rental-Guide)[Avarua Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Avarua.d6142569.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cook Islands National Museum Tours and Activities ![Rarotonga featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/d511a9e2-028a-421c-95a8-dfe69dfcb646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rarotonga featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/d511a9e2-028a-421c-95a8-dfe69dfcb646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rarotonga which includes interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171381311/a4bb9b28-3687-42e9-b945-de2c60d9675d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rarotonga which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/fdf37aac-e713-4fb1-8a71-f004a8dc951d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rarotonga which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/cd1b07c4-487f-4100-95b3-0c044feefcff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cook Islands National Museum Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Cook Islands National Museum Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Crown Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1171700/1171672/91f1be2b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Crown Beach Resort & Spa Arorangi CA $3,937 per person Mar 26 - Mar 28 found 19 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Rarotonga (RAR) 8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews) Great room, staff and location. Not so good breakfast, lunch or dinner Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 ![Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3521900/3521884/c88970dc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Arorangi CA $4,197 per person Mar 26 - Mar 28 found 19 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Rarotonga (RAR) 8/10 Very Good! (442 reviews) The staff were all so lovely and made our stay very enjoyable. The room was always cleaned on days we required and the staff were very happy to work around our timing. The restaurant staff and entertainment was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back with our children to stay in the Rarotongan side. Thank you all for making our honeymoon that extra special. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 ![The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/801800/801791/dd647014_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Arorangi CA $4,080 per person Mar 26 - Mar 28 found 19 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Rarotonga (RAR) 8/10 Very Good! (480 reviews) We just came back from paradise. We spent 10 days at the Rarotongan and we enjoyed every single minute. The rooms are a bit dated, however they have all the comforts that people require on holiday. Staff friendly and always made us feel welcomed. What can I say about the location? Best location! We enjoyed every single activity and minute at the beach. Thank you so much for making our holiday so special 💕. 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