"Muri Beach" Top 5 Page for this destination Rarotonga Things to Do Tip by SWFC_Fan

Muri Beach is one of the most popular and developed beaches on the island of Rarotonga.

This picturesque beach, with a shallow turquoise lagoon, is located on the south east coast of the island, about 10km from the capital, Avarua. It is easily reached by the island bus, although many visitors to the island choose to stay in and around Muri Beach itself.

Just a little way off shore there are 4 small palm covered islets (Taakoka, Koromiri, Oneroa and Motutapu). These are close enough to the shore, and the water is shallow enough, for you to wade out to them.

Compared to other beaches on the island, Muri Beach is relatively busy and it has the best facilities of any beach on the island. There is a good selection of beachfront accommodation here, ranging from cheap, basic guesthouses to luxury studios. Some of the most impressive restaurants on the island are located here, so you can enjoy a light meal or a drink right on the beach.

There are a few organised watersports at the beach. You can hire small wooden pedaloes and canoes, but no noisy speedboats or jet skis! There are dive centres nearby where you can hire snorkelling and diving equipment. Many people (a lot of whom were on their honeymoons) seemed content just to lay on their sunloungers soaking up the sun with a cold drink at hand.

Unlike much of the island, Muri Beach has a fairly developed tourist infrastructure away from the beach. There are dozens of cheap guesthouses available, mini markets, souvenir shops, a variety of restaurants and an invaluable (but certainly not inexpensive!) Internet cafe located in a wooden hut.

Muri Beach really lives up to the images of the perfect South Pacific beach.....soft white sands, impossibly blue seas, palm trees, cocktails.....

Directions: Located on the south east coast of the island.