Luxury Villa Rarotonga - Activities
ISLAND NIGHTS ON RAROTONGA
A very special highlight and 'must do'of your stay on Rarotonga will be to experience an Island night blending together a traditional Cook Island feast with traditional Cook Island dancing.
The feast, known as the umakai involves baking food in an umu (underground oven), a deep pit filling with red hot stones. Chicken, pork, fish, vegetables are placed in the umu, covered with banana leaves and earth and left to steam to keep in all the natural juices of the food (kai).
After eating the feast, guests will be enteratined by a dance group, dancing, singing and drumming of traditional Cook Island song and dance.
HIGHLAND PARADISE SUNSET CULTURAL SHOW AND FEAST
Wednesday and Friday Nights - highly recommended
Join your coach at approximately 5.15pm where your host aboard will set the scene and help select a chief for the night , to participate in matters of protocol and the challenge on arrival at the centre. Coach times are planned to allow the necessary lifting of the “Tapu” (a sacred ceremony) from the marae (sacred land) on which the centre stands , before enjoying a complimentary sunset cocktail and the spectacular views of the ocean and valleys.
The Highland Paradise Show includes spectacular dancers, singers and drummers , all of whom will enthrall and excite.
The feast is traditionally cooked underground and utilises succulent local meats, seafood and local vegetables. The host will explain the food to guests.
After the show, dancers and warriors are available for photos.
Bookings essential $79 per person includes coach, welcome cocktail, meal and show
"An evening not to be missed"
QUICK GUIDE TO ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS ON RAROTONGA and AITUTAKI
Please note, bookings are essential to all of the shows. These can be made through the reception office of our luxury Sea Change Rarotonga villas.
QUICK GUIDE TO ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS ON RAROTONGA and AITUTAKI |
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| TUESDAY | Edgewater Resort |
| WEDNESDAY | Highland Paradise Sunset Feast and show - highly recommended The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa |
| Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel | |
| THURSDAY | Staircase Restaurant and Bar Thursday Muri Beach Club Hotel |
| FRIDAY | Highland Paradise Sunset Feast and show - highly recommended Staircase Restaurant and Bar |
| Pacific Resort Rarotonga | |
| Pacific Resort Aitutaki | |
| SATURDAY | Edgewater Resort |
| The Rarotongan beach Resort and Spa | |
| Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa | |
Edgewater Resort Island Night:
The Island Night Shows feature the professional talents of the Orama Dance Group led by outstanding musician Sonny Williams along with MC, Danny Mataroa.
The buffet feast commences at 7pm with the show commencing at 8.30pm.
Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa:
Enjoy a traditional umukai feast followed by the Dance Troupe for a spectacular 'Legends of Polynesia' Drum Dance and Fire Dance Show.
Manuia Beach Botique Hotel:
Be involved in the Island Show right on the beach with bare feet and white sand. You will be entertained by the Tamariki Manuia or Aunty Rangi and the Inave Dance Group while enjoying the umukai. Fish lovers will enjoy the traditional 'Ika Mata' - raw fish marinated in lime and coconut cream.
Staircase Restaurant and Bar:
Owners, Sisi and Mann Short will keep visitors entertained until the wee hours of the morning with the Te Korero Maori cultural group and well stocked bar.
Discover more of the activities and attractions you can book through the office of our luxury villa in Rarotonga.