Te Vara Nui Village – World’s Only Over-Water Theatrical Polynesian Show, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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Te Vara Nui

CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR

Learn about Cook Islands history, traditional medicines, ancestral navigational techniques, legends and more while local artisans and craftspeople demonstrate how we weave, carve and prepare our dance costumes past and present.

THE LEGEND OF TONGAITI

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We proudly invite you to the exclusive Over Water Theatrical Production and Dinner on Rarotonga delivering an electric authentic cultural performance like no other... Set in luscious rock waterfall garden features, the Village houses the most stunning entertainment venue showcasing a beautiful legend story, “The Legend of Tongaiti"

COMBO EXTRAVAGANZA

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The Ultimate Cook Islands Experience! Start with our vibrant Cultural Village Tour, then enjoy the Spectacular Over-Water Night Theatrical Production and buffet dinner — a guest favorite and the island’s most popular choice.

FAMILY PASS

Family Pass for our Spectacular Over-Water Night Theatrical Show Production & Buffet Dinner $310/$345 – includes 2 adults and up to 3 children.

AN UNMISSABLE FAMILY EXPERIENCE!

Grab a Family Pass for The Legend of Tongaiti — the world’s only Over-Water Theatrical Polynesian Show — complete with a delicious Island–Western Fusion buffet dinner. Want the full experience? Choose the Combo Extravaganza and enjoy the interactive Pre-Dinner Cultural Village Tour before the show begins.

OUR EXPERIENCES

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HOME OF THE WORLD’S ONLY OVER-WATER POLYNESIAN PRODUCTION

Te Vara Nui Village delivers a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. As night falls, our lagoon becomes the stage for The Legend of Tongaiti — an electrifying over-water show of storytelling, fire, drumming, and dance under the stars.

FUNCTIONS

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Hold your next function at beautiful Te Vara Nui Village.

Our restaurants caters for 20 to 250 seated guests and up to 300 for cocktails, with breathtaking views from every seat.

WEDDINGS

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Kia Orana and welcome to ‘Weddings Rarotonga by Te Vara Nui’. You have said “Yes” now let us take care of the rest!

Our utmost care will make your romantic island wedding the cherished memory of your life time.

A Rare Cultural Experience — Only in Rarotonga

This isn’t just a show.
It’s a one-of-a-kind evening — where Polynesian legends come to life on water, under the stars.

Set in a tranquil lagoon, Te Vara Nui’s award-winning production retells the Legend of Tongaiti through:

High-energy drumming
Elegant dancing
🔥 Fire artistry
Live narration

— all performed on floating and fixed stages over water.

You can explore lagoons anywhere — but only in Rarotonga can you watch legends come to life above the water, with fire, drums, and spirit.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

A generous Island–Western Fusion buffet dinner
Rarotonga’s top fire dancers, drummers & performers
Set in lush tropical gardens, waterfalls & torchlight
Rated a must-do by thousands of happy guests

It’s a night you’ll remember long after you leave the island.

A Cultural Experience Guests Never Forget

Thousands of guests choose Te Vara Nui every year — and for good reason.
There’s simply nothing else like it in the world.

Whether you join us for the full Combo Extravaganza or just one of our evening experiences, you’ll feel the passion our team brings to every performance, every story, and every dish served.

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“The highlight of our trip to Rarotonga. Incredible show, fire performance, and food — worth every cent.”
— TripAdvisor Review

We’re proud recipients of the Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award, and even prouder to be recommended by thousands of happy guests worldwide — many of whom return again and again.

Book the show, take the tour, or enjoy both.
Whatever you choose, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories — and a deep connection to Cook Islands culture.

Ranked #1 on Google for “Over Water Dancing Show”

Guests from around the world search for the ultimate cultural performance — and they find Te Vara Nui first. That’s because we are the world’s only Over-Water Theatrical Polynesian Show, paired with an island-fusion buffet dinner in a magical lagoon setting.