Island Night Buffet and Show

Legends of Polynesia Island Night Schedule Update

Kia Orana & Seasons Greetings!

We are excited to share that Te Vaka Restaurant will be undergoing essential refurbishment to enhance your dining and entertainment experience. During this period, our regular Legends of Polynesia Island Night Feast & Drum Dance Show performances will be temporarily paused.

Affected Dates:

  • Monday Island Nights: Suspended 15 December 2025 – Resuming 12 January 2026
  • Thursday Island Nights: Suspended 15 December 2025 – Resuming 5 March 202

New Year's Eve Celebration: We are delighted to confirm that our special New Year's Eve Island Night will proceed as planned on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, from 8pm – 9pm.

Join us for this memorable evening to welcome 2026 in true Cook Islands style.

Alternative Island Night Experiences: Rarotonga offers outstanding cultural performances throughout the island, and we would be delighted to help you experience authentic Cook Islands hospitality at other venues. Please visit our Front Office, where our team will be happy to provide recommendations and assist with bookings.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to elevate the Te Vaka experience.

We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy our enhanced restaurant and the return of our Island Night performances.

Meitaki Ma‘ata (Thank you!), and we wish you a wonderful Rarotongan holiday.

 

Akuila Kula

Resort Manager

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium | Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach

 

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LEGENDS OF POLYNESIA - ISLAND NIGHT DRUM DANCE SHOW & - REAL UMU FEAST!

at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium 

MONDAYS, 6.30-9.00pm

AUTHENTIC, TRADITIONAL UMU EARTHOVEN FEAST!

Succulent Meats & Kinaki (baked root vegetables)

  • New Zealand Lamb Leg
  • Pork Loin
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Kumara (Sweet Potato),
  • Taro
  • Potato

Island Favourites

  • “Ika Mata” Fresh Game Fish Marinated in Coconut Sauce
  • Island-style Turmeric Chicken & Potato Curry
  • “Palusami” Taro Leaves Baked in Coconut Sauce
  • Vegetable Chop Suey
  • “Poke” Banana & Coconut Cream Pudding
  • Island-style Potato Salad “Mayonnaise”
  • Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Coconut Rice  
  • Dukkha-Spiced Vegetables Drizzled w/Lime, Chilli, Coconut Sauce
  • Mixed Green Salad w/Tomato, Cucumber
  • Banana Chutney, Pawpaw Chutney, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Vinaigrette,
  • Mint Sauce, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Tomato Sauce

 Sweet Treats

  • Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Syrup
  • Passionfruit & Coconut Cheesecake
  • Upside Down Pineapple Cake
  • Bread & Butter Pudding w/ Coconut Cream
  • Coconut Rolls w/Coconut Syrup
  • Platter of Fresh Tropical Fruits
  • Crème Anglaise, Passion Fruit Coulis,
  • Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Whipped Cream                                                                                                                   

 ONLY $99 per adult / $45 per child (3-11 yrs) / 2 & under FREE.

Book Now on 25-800 or restaurant.manager@therarotongan.com