Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ngatangiia February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ngatangiia](https://expedia.ca/Ngatangiia-Hotels.d6046161.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ngatangiia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ngatangiia.d6046161.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ngatangiia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ngatangiia.d6046161.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ngatangiia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ngatangiia.d6046161.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Ngatangiia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ngatangiia Types of activities [Ngatangiia travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ngatangiia.dx6046161) ![Ngatangiia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046161/7c1bf207-7931-4d04-9f48-220a6f467e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ngatangiia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046161/7c1bf207-7931-4d04-9f48-220a6f467e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ngatangiia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046161/a88b9607-91b8-471f-9450-74e58542985e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ngatangiia which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046161/db61da62-9477-4938-942c-11f74864e447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ngatangiia featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046161/8391f321-7acf-4dff-b1f5-257ad09e2b5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ngatangiia Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ngatangiia has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Ngatangiia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ngatangiia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Ngatangiia Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ngatangiia. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ngatangiia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Muri Beach On southeast Rarotonga, find some of the island’s best snorkeling at the idyllic Muri Beach. Lounge on powdery sand, explore exquisite marine life, discover Polynesian culture and heritage and see the sights of Rarotonga Island. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Muri-Beach-Muri.d6055267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Muri Beach showing tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg) ### 2\. Aroa Beach Enjoy the freedom and serenity of the pristine Aroa Beach. Relax under swaying coconut trees, float on the currents, read a favorite book or swing in a hammock for hours. This tropical shoreline is a world-class scuba and snorkeling destination where multi-colored marine creatures provide mesmerizing underwater photo opportunities with every turn. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Aroa-Beach-Arorangi.d6142568.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aroa Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/e187d45e-74b6-4f0e-88da-69c4de2432fe.jpg) ### 3\. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary Find some of the most stunning sea life in the South Pacific at the Tikioki Marine Sanctuary. Scuba, snorkel or swim in transparent water to see numerous tropical fish species in Rarotonga's southern lagoon. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tikioki-Marine-Sanctuary-Tapere-of-Titikaveka.d6127390.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tikioki Marine Sanctuary which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127390/e02911f9-2556-403b-a503-fd0755d9eec2.jpg) ### 4\. Cook Islands Library and Museum Away from sunny shores and thick island vegetation is the peaceful refuge of the Cook Islands Library and Museum. Come here to learn about the fascinating past of this region of more than a dozen islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. Borrow books for your beach reading too. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cook-Islands-Library-And-Museum-Rarotonga.d6101154.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rarotonga which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/fdf37aac-e713-4fb1-8a71-f004a8dc951d.jpg) ### 5\. Te Vara Nui Village See a concentration of Maori cultural artifacts and performances at Te Vara Nui Village. The setting itself is alluring, with a lake, islands, volcanic rock gardens and small waterfalls. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Vara-Nui-Village-Muri.d6311846.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Vara Nui Village featuring indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311846/9e38c9dd-871d-4eaa-b0e8-27f4246248fd.jpg) ### 6\. Cook Island Christian Church Rarotonga’s Cook Island Christian Church is not so much a tourist attraction as a well-used local amenity. That’s not to say that visitors aren’t welcome here. Quite the opposite, in fact. Join the hospitable congregation at a Sunday service and stick around for post-service refreshments and conversation with the local community. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cook-Island-Christian-Church-Takuvaine-Tapere.d6101152.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rarotonga which includes a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101152/e0ef7eb7-4306-48f5-930a-aff4578e49e6.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Ngatangiia | Number of things to do | 23 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Shared Shuttle: Rarotonga Hotels](/things-to-do/shared-shuttle-rarotonga-hotels.a226247.activity-details): CA $33 | | Top 5 things to do | [Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkelling](/things-to-do/half-day-muri-lagoon-bbq-lunch-cruise-including-snorkelling.a677747.activity-details)[Going Troppo Nightlife Tour](/things-to-do/going-troppo-nightlife-tour.a237037.activity-details)[Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure](/things-to-do/premium-sea-scooter-turtle-adventure.a2286543.activity-details)[Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Holidays](/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-holidays.a237033.activity-details)['Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim](/things-to-do/explore-rarotonga-guided-bike-tour-with-lunch-and-swim.a1394323.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure](/things-to-do/premium-sea-scooter-turtle-adventure.a2286543.activity-details)[Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Holidays](/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-holidays.a237033.activity-details)[Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga](/things-to-do/eco-friendly-sea-scooter-turtle-tour-in-rarotonga.a49543547.activity-details)[Private Rarotonga Turtle Tour](/things-to-do/rarotonga-turtle-tour-nzd89.a3072767.activity-details)[Avarua Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/avarua-historical-walking-tour.a2428217.activity-details) | | With kids | [Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkelling](/things-to-do/half-day-muri-lagoon-bbq-lunch-cruise-including-snorkelling.a677747.activity-details)[Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Holidays](/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-holidays.a237033.activity-details)['Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim](/things-to-do/explore-rarotonga-guided-bike-tour-with-lunch-and-swim.a1394323.activity-details)['Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/discover-rarotonga-cycling-tour-with-lunch.a1394341.activity-details)[Avarua Historical Walking Tour](/things-to-do/avarua-historical-walking-tour.a2428217.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ngatangiia --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ngatangiia ![Muri Beach showing tropical scenes](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Muri-Beach-Muri.d6055267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aro\'a Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Aroa-Beach-Arorangi.d6142568.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes](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) ![Rarotonga featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/d511a9e2-028a-421c-95a8-dfe69dfcb646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cook Islands Library and Museum 4/5(3 reviews) Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents. [](https://expedia.ca/Cook-Islands-Library-And-Museum-Rarotonga.d6101154.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people](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(6 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) ![Rarotonga which includes a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101152/e0ef7eb7-4306-48f5-930a-aff4578e49e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cook Island Christian Church 4.5/5(6 reviews) Attend a service and chat with locals in this small and charming whitewashed church, which dates back to the mid 19th century. [](https://expedia.ca/Cook-Island-Christian-Church-Takuvaine-Tapere.d6101152.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rarotonga which includes markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923282118/54414cca-a3a3-4507-ab21-c9419020707c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punanga Nui Market 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Punanga Nui Market during your stay in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Punanga-Nui-Market-Avarua.d553248635923282118.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rarotonga featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/d511a9e2-028a-421c-95a8-dfe69dfcb646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cook Islands National Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Cook Islands National Museum during your trip to Rarotonga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cook-Islands-National-Museum-Avarua.d553248635171381311.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ngatangiia ![Muri Beach showing tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rarotonga ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ngatangiia worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ngatangiia? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ngatangiia? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ngatangiia? ### Is Ngatangiia a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Ngatangiia with kids? > - [Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkelling](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-muri-lagoon-bbq-lunch-cruise-including-snorkelling.a677747.activity-details) > - [Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Holidays](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-holidays.a237033.activity-details) > - ['Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-rarotonga-guided-bike-tour-with-lunch-and-swim.a1394323.activity-details) > - ['Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-rarotonga-cycling-tour-with-lunch.a1394341.activity-details) > - [Avarua Historical Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/avarua-historical-walking-tour.a2428217.activity-details) ### What to do in Ngatangiia for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ngatangiia? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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