Muri Lagoon & Beach
Muri
A shallow lagoon on the southeast coast of Rarotonga, dotted with four small islets. It is the hub for kayaking, paddleboarding and glass-bottom boat trips.
Muri Lagoon lies on Rarotonga's southeast coast. A coral reef encloses a shallow, calm stretch of water containing four small islets (motu): Tākoka, Ōnerua, Koromiri and Taotu, which can be reached by kayak or paddleboard. Along Muri Beach, resorts, restaurants and a night market make it the liveliest accommodation area on Rarotonga. A glass-bottom boat trip, often including snorkelling and a barbecue lunch, is a classic outing lasting about half a day. When the tide allows, you can also wade to the nearest islet. The nearby Te Vara Nui Village offers cultural village tours and a Polynesian dance dinner. The Muri night market usually opens several evenings a week (check locally). Note that there are rip currents near the gap where the lagoon opens to the open sea, so do not swim beyond the reef. Wear protective footwear against stonefish and sea urchins.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Te Ara – Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
- Muri Night Market
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Titikaveka Beach & Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling
- Avana Harbour (Ngatangiia)
- Maire Nui Gardens
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Arai-Te-Tonga Marae