Island Night Buffet & 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're delighted to confirm that our special New Year’s Eve Celebration will proceed as planned on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, from 6pm, including fabulous food, night-long entertainment, a riveting Island Drum Dance Show by Akirata Dance Troupe - and an hour long Countdown to Midnight with RARO ELVIS!
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!
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, 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