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Discover 17 verified attractions across Cook Islands, Kūki ʻĀirani. This curated collection features notable attractions and natural wonders and museums & galleries — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Punanga Nui Market

★★★★½ 4.5 (917 reviews)
📍 Q6V8+RMJ, Ara Tapu, Avarua, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Muri Night Markets

★★★★ 4.4 (918 reviews)
📍 P7V9+34C, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 52 241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
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3 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Snorkel Cook Islands

★★★★½ 4.9 (660 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa Passage, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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4 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Ocean Toa Cook Islands

★★★★★ 5.0 (492 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa Passage, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
📞 74 035
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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5 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Te Vara Nui Village

★★★★½ 4.6 (407 reviews)
📍 Te Vara Nui, Ara Tapu, Cook Islands
📞 24 006
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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6 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe

★★★★½ 4.6 (388 reviews)
📍 Ara Tapu Rarotonga, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
📞 88 788
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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7 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Rarotonga Turtle Tours with Kali & Kato

★★★★★ 5.0 (319 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
📞 76 486
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8 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Raro Buggy Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (237 reviews)
📍 Muri Beach Point, 3050 Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 23 000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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9 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

★★★★½ 4.6 (202 reviews)
📍 P7R8+8G6 Muri Beach Rarotonga, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 27 641
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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10 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

★★★★½ 4.7 (151 reviews)
📍 Q666+CCF, Avarua, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Punanga Nui Market

★★★★½ 4.5 (917 reviews)
📍 Q6V8+RMJ, Ara Tapu, Avarua, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Muri Night Markets

★★★★ 4.4 (918 reviews)
📍 P7V9+34C, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 52 241
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Snorkel Cook Islands

★★★★½ 4.9 (660 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa Passage, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Ocean Toa Cook Islands

★★★★★ 5.0 (492 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa Passage, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
📞 74 035
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Te Vara Nui Village

★★★★½ 4.6 (407 reviews)
📍 Te Vara Nui, Ara Tapu, Cook Islands
📞 24 006
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Rarotonga Turtle Tours with Kali & Kato

★★★★★ 5.0 (319 reviews)
📍 Avaavaroa, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
📞 76 486
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Raro Buggy Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (237 reviews)
📍 Muri Beach Point, 3050 Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 23 000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

★★★★½ 4.7 (151 reviews)
📍 Q666+CCF, Avarua, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Teking Lagoon Cruises

★★★★½ 4.9 (135 reviews)
📍 Aitutaki, Arutanga, Cook Islands
📞 31 582
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Black Rock

★★★★½ 4.7 (138 reviews)
📍 Q5RG+VGX, Avarua, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Highland Paradise

★★★★ 4.3 (86 reviews)
📍 Maungaroa Dr, Arorangi, Cook Islands
📞 21 924
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Titikaveka Beach

★★★★½ 4.7 (57 reviews)
📍 P6GX+WJ4, Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Piraki Lookout

★★★★½ 4.5 (57 reviews)
📍 Aitutaki, 5627+FR6, Amuri, Cook Islands
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

1 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe

★★★★½ 4.6 (388 reviews)
📍 Ara Tapu Rarotonga, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
📞 88 788
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

2 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

★★★★½ 4.6 (202 reviews)
📍 P7R8+8G6 Muri Beach Rarotonga, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands
📞 27 641
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Discover Marine Wildlife and Eco Centre

★★★★ 4.4 (90 reviews)
📍 Q57F+J3M, Arorangi, Cook Islands
📞 23 344
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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