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Aroa Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 4th place out of 17 beaches in the Cook Islands region 7.3 km away from its center, the city of Avarua. It is one of the beaches of Arorangi settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Aroa Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sea kayaking, diving.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Tokerau Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Aroa Beach is located in Cook Islands within Arorangi, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Rarotonga island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Arorangi 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Arorangi 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Arorangi 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Titikaveka 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Nikao 1.2 km
What to do in Aroa Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Aroa Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
When it comes to what to do in Aroa Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Aroa Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Aroa Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Aroa Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Aroa Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Aroa Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Aroa Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Aroa Beach.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Alberto's Steakhouse and Bar is the closest place located 5000 meters from the beach.
There are 187 places to stay in the Aroa Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Aroa Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Aroa Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Aroa Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Raro Beach Bach - Group accommodation located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Aroa Beach is February. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 24°C and water 25°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Tautu 7.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Vaipeka 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Muri 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Titikaveka 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
Areoa 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Tautu 5.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Avarua 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Titikaveka 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Vaipeka 1.9 km
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