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Te Vara Nui Village

Muri, Cook Islands
00-682-24006
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Muri
4.5 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Owner description: Te Vara Nui Village is the Cultural Centre of the Cook Islands offering 3 amazing products: a 2.5 hour VILLAGE TOUR offering a full authentic journey...... more » Owner description: Te Vara Nui Village is the Cultural Centre of the Cook Islands offering 3 amazing products: a 2.5 hour VILLAGE TOUR offering a full authentic journey into our past, a stunning URA PO (dining and island night show) on floating and fixed stages set in botanical gardens surrounded by rock gardens and waterfalls, and our COMBO PACKAGE offering both Village Tour and Ura Po in one night. Your ultimate cultural experience not to be missed!!!! « less
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Wazcat
Christchurch, New Zealand
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16 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW
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A great show and dinner. A good night out and fabulous setting. More

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Clem M
Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Its a formal dinner setting but also well entertaining with cook island dancers and a floating stage on the water very nice scenery a must see attraction. Unfortunately was unable to take photos forgot the camera. More

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Kathy E
Napier, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

In November 2011 my husband, family and friends arrived in Rarotonga to attend the wedding of my eldest son and his fiance. The island was magnificent, our stay at Moana Muri was incredible and the beach wedding followed by the reception at Te Vara Nui Village was a totally amazing cultural experience. The set up of the hut for the... More

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Flick L
Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

My husband and I were super impressed with this attraction on so many levels. To start, the tour of the cultural huts was very informative, interesting and well thought out. The seating for dinner and show allowed a good view of the stage from any seat. (also relieved to have a high chair for our 2 year old.) The buffet... More

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Erin C
Napier, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

This place was a stunning venue for my friends wedding in November. We had an absolute ball and were very well looked after! The weather put on a very hot humid day, but we still had a great time and the staff were on hand and very lovely! We were kept well nourished and our thirsts quenched! Would happily recommend... More

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Katy G
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Went to a wedding there in November. The whole venue was booked out for it and it was AMAZING. Stunning atmosphere with the water and lights, great food and an awesome island show to top it of. Wish it was my wedding because it was perfect! Thanks More

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Sam M
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

In November 2011 my fiance and I, along with a group of 60 of our closest friends and family, headed to Rarotonga for our wedding. We had visited Rarotonga the previous year to chose a venue for the wedding. After visiting all of the hotels and not really finding what we were looking for we decided to go to an... More

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smithani
Edmonton, Canada
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
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We went out on a Thursday night and the whole evening was just superb. The buffet dinner was awesome (lamb chops just mealted in our mouths). Lots of dishes and plenty of food including great desserts. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The dancing was incredible. If you see this show you do not need to go to any... More

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Bowerfan
Summerland, BC, Canada
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10 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

A very informative tour of a typical village is followed by a tasty, buffett meal and then a cultural show. All very entertaining. More

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slipz
Rarotonga
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Went with my 10 year old granddaughter ...she wanted to see a Cook Island dance show....will both her and I were delighted the standard of the dancing was very high and we enjoyed it immensely. The food was plentiful and delicious. In all a great night....will defintley go back again More

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