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About Rarotonga island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Rarotonga island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Beaches of Rarotonga island

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General information

The coastline of Rarotonga island is primarily straight and have their charm, giving a feeling of absolute freedom. Many of them have a natural shade that saves in the midday heat.

Most beaches of Rarotonga island are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

Senior friendly
Tokerau Beach 

Arorangi 1.5 km

Very good

8.3
Amenities beach • Easy access • Golden sand • Turquoise pure water • Free entrance • Sand bottom
4.9 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Muri Beach 

Muri 0.4 km

Very good

8.2
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Small open area • Crowded in season • Distant parking
5.5 Amenities index
Aroa Beach 

Arorangi 3.4 km

Very good

8.1
Virgin beach • Easy access • Golden sand • Turquoise pure water • Free entrance • Sand bottom
2.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Titikaveka Beach 

Titikaveka 0.6 km

Good

7.9
Amenities beach • Easy access • Golden fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Free entrance • Fine sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Manuia Beach 

Arorangi 0.6 km

Good

7.9
Amenities beach • Easy access • Golden sand • Turquoise pure water • Free entrance • Crowded in season
6.6 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Nikao Beach 

Nikao 1.2 km

Good

7.7
Amenities beach • Easy access • Golden sand • Turquoise pure water • Free entrance • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 11 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Rarotonga island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Rarotonga island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 6.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Rarotonga island is less than 500 meters. 11 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Rarotonga island beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Some beaches in Rarotonga island attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all snorkeling lovers, kayakers, divers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 10 beaches in Rarotonga island are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Tokerau Beach, Muri Beach, Aroa Beach.
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 7 beaches in Rarotonga island can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Muri Beach, Aroa Beach.
  • Diving. For explorers of the undersea world, the island can be a godsend, as there are about 2 beaches that are popular with divers. Unique underwater landscapes combined with flora and fauna will give divers a lot of positive emotions. Locals say that even a few sunken ships can be found in the waters of Rarotonga island.

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Finding a restaurant in Rarotonga island is easy enough, many of them are located close to the beaches. Each is good in its way and has a certain charm. You can find out more about nearby food outlets on beach pages.

And, probably, the most popular question among travelers: “What sights of Rarotonga island can be found relatively close to the beaches?” It is impossible to list all of them, there are a lot of attractions. So you will find where to go!

The hottest month of the island is March - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.9°C and water up to 28.5°C in March. The coldest month is October - air temperature drops to 23.7°C and water to 25.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Rarotonga island? In total there are 11 beaches and the most popular is Tokerau Beach.

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