CHRISTMAS DINNER BY THE LAGOON!

Celebrate a magical Christmas by the Sea — where the flavours of the world’s most iconic islands come together for one unforgettable festive feast!

5.30–8pm | Thursday 25 December 2025

Exclusive to In-House Guests Only

Meet Santa! Live Music Lolly Scramble Party Favours Gingerbread House Chocolate Fountain

A tropical island Christmas your family will remember forever!

THE GRAND ISLAND CHRISTMAS BUFFET

A Festive Feast Inspired by the World’s Most Beautiful Islands!

From our Island Carvery:

Huli Huli Glazed Ham – Hawaii style sweetness with caramelised pineapple & ginger (gf, df)
Kiwi Christmas Lamb – rosemary, garlic & a festive hint of cinnamon (df)
Caribbean Jerk-Style Black Angus Striploin – warming island spices (gf, df)
Greek Island Lemon & Oregano Roast Chicken – roasted golden delicious (gf, df)

Christmas Classics with an Island Twist:

Crackling Roast Potatoes (Cook Islands Style)
Italian-inspired Beef Lasagne
French-Polynesian Vegetable Au Gratin
Slow-Roasted Island Root Vegetables
Honolulu-Style Mac ’n Cheese — comfort food heaven!

Fresh Island-Inspired Salads:

From Raro Style “Mayonnaise”
Phuket Green Papaya Salad
Santorini Village Salad
Chilled Aeolian Seafood Salad — a journey across oceans in every bite!

THE CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN — Pure festive indulgence!

Tropical fruit skewers, waffles, mini donuts, biscotti, marshmallows and more sweet dreams than Santa’s workshop can handle!

More Sweet Endings …

Tropical Pavlovas
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Pineapple & Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Bombe Alaska!

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL (Exclusive to In-House Guests Only)

NZ$129 per Adult • NZ$65 per Child (3–11yrs) • Infant (0–2yrs) Free

restaurant.manager@therarotongan.com | +682 25 800 ext 5017 or 5016

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 2025!

Celebrate 2026 with RARO ELVIS!

A spectacular night of entertainment & a feast inspired by the World’s Most Beautiful Islands!

Farewell the final sunset of 2025—Island Style!

Dress in your boldest Island Shirt or vibrant Pareu Print!

Moko Kids Club open | 6:30pm – 11:30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION PROGRAMME

5:30pm Fire Torch Lighting Ceremony by our Resort Warrior to kick off the celebrations!

5:30pm–6:30pm Rarotongan Ukulele Band on the Lagoon Deck + Managers’ Sunset Cocktail Party with Harry & Tina!

6:30pm–8pm Harry & Tina perform as the New Year’s Eve Banquet Feast begins!

8pm–9pm Akirata Dance Troupe – Riveting Island Drum Dance Show!

9pm–9:30pm Special Guest TALITHA – Tribute to The Bee Gees & ABBA!

9:30pm–10pm Talitha & DJ Ono host the BEST LIMBO COMPETITION – show us your moves!

10pm–10:25pm Guest Artist Sonny Tokahere – Motown Magic & soul groove vibes!

10:30pm–11pm Talitha & DJ Ono present the CONGA LINE – grab your friends & join the fun!

11pm–12am THE KING IS ON THE ROCK!

Get all shook up as RARO ELVIS rocks the stage with iconic hits!

Countdown to midnight with the King — “Thank you, thank you very much!”

11:59pm – Countdown begins!

12:00am – HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!

FABULOUS NEW YEAR’S EVE FEAST

A World Tour of Flavours – Island Style!

CHEF’S ISLAND CARVERY

Hawaii – Whole Roast Suckling Pig (gf, df)
Caribbean – Smoky Barrel-Roasted Beef Brisket (gf, df)
New Zealand – Horopito Bush Herb Lamb Rump (gf, df)

FIRE-KISSED FAVOURITES – Live Teppanyaki Station

Okinawa Ahi Tuna (df)
Tokyo Teriyaki Chicken (df)
Hokkaido Premium Striploin w/ miso-lime butter

DELIVERED BY THE TIDE – Seafood Feast

Wood-Roasted Whole Fish
Gamefish Steaks | Garlic-Chili Prawns
NZ Green-Lipped Mussels | Grilled Calamari

FRUITS OF THE EARTH – Island Sides

Cook Islands Baked Kumara (gf, v)
Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry (gf, df, vg)
South Pacific Maniota Purée (gf, v)
Zanzibar Pilau Rice (gf, df, vg)
French Alps–Island Fusion Potato Gratin (gf, v)

ISLAND-INSPIRED SALADS

Ika Mata (gf, df)
Charred Mediterranean Vegetables (gf, v)
Raro Style “Mayonnaise” (gf, df, v)
Santorini Village Salad (gf, v)

THE BEACH HUT SAUCES & BREAD BAR

THE EIGHTH DEADLY SIN – CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN

Tropical fruit skewers, waffles, donuts, biscotti, pretzels, marshmallows & more…
Drizzled, dipped & sprinkled with sweet magic!

ISLAND-STYLE DESSERTS OF THE WORLD

Croquembouche Tower (v)
Tropical Pavlovas (gf, v)
Cherry & Vanilla Bombe Alaska (v)
Passionfruit & Mandarin Tartlets (v)
Mango & Coconut Mousse (gf, df, vg)
Madagascar Chocolate Lava Cake (df, vg)

RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL