Titikaveka Beach & Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling
Titikaveka
A quiet beach on Rarotonga's south coast with coral reef close to shore, widely regarded as one of the island's best shore-snorkelling spots.
Titikaveka lies on Rarotonga's south coast. The beach is quiet, with far fewer visitors than Muri, and the lagoon water is clear, with coral reefs only a few dozen meters from the shore. The area around Fruits of Rarotonga is well known as a top snorkelling spot, where you can see parrotfish, butterflyfish, moray eels and, occasionally, sea turtles. Nearby, the white Titikaveka Christian Church is worth a stop. Take the circle-island bus to a nearby stop, or cycle along the Ring Road. Cafés along the shore rent snorkelling gear. Note: shallow areas have plenty of coral and sea urchins, so wear protective shoes. At low tide the water is too shallow, which can scrape both coral and you. Stay clear of gaps in the reef edge, where rip currents form.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maire Nui Gardens
- Muri Lagoon & Beach
- Te Ara – Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
- Muri Night Market
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Avana Harbour (Ngatangiia)
- Wigmore's Waterfall (Papua Waterfall)