Cultural Activities

Highland Paradise
In the early days of Polynesian settlement, villages were located not along the coast, but up in the mountains of Rarotonga. This provided better vantage points and protection against enemies, and also better protection against the ravages of high seas and high winds during storms.
One such village is the Lost Village of Maungaroa ~ Highland Paradise, unearthed in 1983 by a descendant of Tinomana Ariki, the paramount chief of the district.
This "open air museum" includes such treasures as rocks of sacrifice (such as the ‘Guilty Rocks’) and navigational stones used to guide the vakas to Aotearoa - New Zealand. From this vantage point high up in the mountains above Arorangi village, the visitor to Highland Paradise can enjoy spectacular 180 degree views of Rarotonga, as well as 10 acres of magnificent gardens containing plants of medicinal and ritualistic significance, as well as rare introduced plants from around the world.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Island Night each Friday and Monday evening. Friday evenings Island night offers a buffet of local produce and herbs and spices all cooked the traditional way in an 'umu' - a hot rock ground oven. Monday evenings Island night offers an 'A La Carte'. After dinner enjoy the song and dance of the Islands. The finale is the Ura Piaini - where all guests are invited to participate in the dance

Edgewater Resort Island Night:
An absolute 'must do' for all guests. 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.