What's Matavera like?
Matavera is a relaxing area of the city with beach views. Enjoy fun activities in the neighbourhood such as snorkelling and swimming. Places such as 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 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)
- Avana Harbour (1.6 mi/2.6 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 27°C)
- Coldest months: August, September, July, October (average 23°C)
- Rainiest months: January, March, December, February (average 232 mm of rainfall)