Notable viewpoint · Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Maungatea
Maungatea is a viewpoint in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Maungatea: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Maungatea
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Maungatea — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -21.22797, -159.78292. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Maungatea
- Te Manga · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km · Must-see
- St. Joseph's Cathedral · church · Rarotonga · ~3 km · Must-see
- National Museum · museum · Rarotonga · ~3 km · Must-see
- Tinomana Palace (Au Maru) · fort · Rarotonga · ~6 km · Must-see
- Muri Lagoon · attraction · Rarotonga · ~8 km · Must-see
- Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling · river spot · Rarotonga · ~8 km · Must-see
- Te Rua Manga / The Needle · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~2 km
- Te Kou · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~2 km
- Clear View · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Te Kahi Motu · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Te Reinga o Pora · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Ikurangi · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Maungaroa · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Cook Islands Library and Museum · museum · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- The Little Red Gallery · museum · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Taputapuātea · fort · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Avatiu Swamp · sanctuary · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Para O Tane Palace · fort · Rarotonga · ~3 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Maungatea
- Te Manga · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km · Must-see
- Te Rua Manga / The Needle · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~2 km
- Te Kou · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~2 km
- Clear View · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Te Kahi Motu · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Te Reinga o Pora · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Ikurangi · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Maungaroa · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~3 km
- Airport view · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~4 km
- Raemaru · viewpoint · Rarotonga · ~4 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Maungatea yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Maungatea?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Maungatea?
Nearby: Te Manga (viewpoint, 3 km), St. Joseph's Cathedral (church, 3 km), National Museum (museum, 3 km), Tinomana Palace (Au Maru) (fort, 6 km), Muri Lagoon (attraction, 8 km), Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling (river spot, 8 km).
Is Maungatea worth visiting?
Maungatea is listed as a notable viewpoint in Cook Islands on Spotwander.