What's Matavera Like?
Matavera is a relaxing area of the city with beach views. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like snorkeling and swimming. Places like Te Vara Nui Village and Muri Night Markets are just a little farther away. Muri Lagoon and Cook Islands Library and Museum are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Matavera
Flying to:
- Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), 4 mi (6.5 km) from Matavera
Things to See and Do in and around Matavera
Things to See near Matavera:
- Muri Lagoon (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
- Cook Island Christian Church (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
- Muri Beach (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Tikioki Marine Sanctuary (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Wreck of the Matai (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
Things to Do near Matavera:
- Te Vara Nui Village (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Muri Night Markets (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Cook Islands Library and Museum (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Beachcomber Pearl Market (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
- Cook Islands National Museum (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Rarotonga?
- Hottest months: March, February, January, April (average 80°F)
- Coldest months: August, September, July, October (average 74°F)
- Rainiest months: January, March, December, February (average 9 inches of rainfall)