⚠️ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.
A former mountain village with restored marae: guided tours on weekdays and evenings with a meal cooked in the umu, the earth oven, and a show.
Official websitehighlandparadise.co.ck→A cultural village presenting history, traditional medicine, navigation and crafts, followed by an over-water show, “The Legend of Tongaiti”, with a buffet.
Official websitetevaranui.co.ck→CICC services are renowned for their polyphonic singing, and visitors are made welcome. Gospel Day, a public holiday, is celebrated on 26 October.
National festival celebrating self-government, with song and dance. The next edition is announced for 23 July to 4 August 2027; confirm the dates with Cook Islands Tourism.
Official websitecookislands.travel→Canoe festival whose 20th edition is scheduled for 20 to 27 November 2026. Check the programme with the organisers.
Official websitecookislands.travel→A 36 km canoe race across Aitutaki lagoon, scheduled for 1 to 3 December. Check the dates before booking.
Official websitecookislands.travel→Evenings of song, dance and drumming with dinner, held on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
On Saturday mornings until noon, the market brings together fresh produce, crafts, tivaevae (handmade quilts) and black pearls.
Official websitecookislands.travel→Ika mata, raw fish marinated in lime and coconut milk, features on local menus; the cultural centres serve dishes cooked in the umu, the earth oven.