Title: Visit Southern Cook Islands: Best of Southern Cook Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southern Cook Islands](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Cook-Islands-Hotels.d3000423530.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Cook Islands](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Cook-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d3000423530.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southern Cook Islands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Cook-Islands.d3000423530.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southern Cook Islands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-Cook-Islands.d3000423530.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Cook Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Cook-Islands.d3000423530.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Cook Islands ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Cook Islands Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61163-Atiu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Cook Islands Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61163-Atiu.jpg) ![Aitutaki showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118187-Aitutaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aitutaki featuring tropical scenes as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118203-Aitutaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aitutaki featuring night scenes and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118190-Aitutaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aitutaki showing night scenes and a pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118181-Aitutaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southern Cook Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands ![Muri Beach featuring general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118345-Rarotonga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muri If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Muri.dx553248635975438227) ![Arorangi showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118460-Arorangi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arorangi 4.5/5(14 area reviews) Arorangi is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Rarotonga Golf Club. [](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Arorangi.dx6055265) ![Titikaveka showing tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118491-Titikaveka.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 Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Tapere-Of-Titikaveka.dx6055269) ![Ngatangiia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118447-Ngatangiia.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) ![Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118351-Rarotonga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takuvaine Tapere While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga. [](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Takuvaine-Tapere.dx553248635975750017) ![Avarua which includes mountains and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118516-Avarua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Avarua 2.5/5(2 area reviews) Beaches, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Avarua.dx6142569) - Southern Cook Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Southern Cook Islands ![The Edgewater Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1583400/1583329/8e785258_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Edgewater Resort & Spa Avarua Rarotonga Fully refundable CA $128 CA $148 total Dec 15 - Dec 16 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Very friendly nice Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=1583329&PinnedHotelID=1583329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423530) ![Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1096600/1096555/96fc73c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only Aitutaki Lagoon Aitutaki Book a stay at this luxury resort in Aitutaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews) excellent Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F12%2F2025&endDate=06%2F12%2F2025&selected=1096555&PinnedHotelID=1096555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423530) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F12%2F2025&endDate=06%2F12%2F2025&selected=1096555&PinnedHotelID=1096555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423530) ![The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/801800/801791/dd647014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (482 reviews) The resort as a whole is fantastic! Staff were all great! Very friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and clean. Lots to do and lots not to do!! 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Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews) Amazing villa and the staff were so kind. Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Rarotonga-Hotels-Te-Manava-Luxury-Villas-Spa.h9103026.Hotel-Information) ![Kia Orana Villas and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812700/19812663/941b8315_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kia Orana Villas and Spa 2 Ariki Road Rarotonga Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews) Room was great. Staff was amazing and Joe was kind allowing us to have breakfast earlier thank opening time on our first morning. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Muri-Beach-Muri.d6055267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aro\'a Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118505-Aroa-Beach.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Aroa-Beach-Arorangi.d6142568.Vacation-Attraction) ![Muri Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/24c494c5e09544000506fc2f21e36cad.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) ![One Foot Island Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118531-One-Foot-Island-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/One-Foot-Island-Beach-Tekopua.d6101144.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tikioki Marine Sanctuary which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118369-Rarotonga.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 as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/118000/118564-Te-Vara-Nui-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Vara Nui Village 4.5/5(6 reviews) Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture. 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