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Te Vara Nui Village

Rarotonga, Muri, Cook Islands
00-682-24006
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Muri
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 Over-Water Night Show and first class Island/Western fusion buffet dinning experience on floating and fixed stages set in botanical gardens surrounded by rock gardens and waterfalls, and our COMBO PACKAGE offering both Village Tour and Over-Water Night Show and Buffet dinner in one night. Your ultimate cultural experience not to be missed!!!! « less
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Southport, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

It is the second time that we have attended the dinner show when we visited Rarotonga in May. We love it. The food is absolutely awesome and the show is awesomely entertaining to watch and listen. This visit we also did the village tour which as intensively educational. We learned so many interesting details which we hadn't considered before. Loved... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We did the full village tour as well as the dinner and show, the village tour was great learnt a lot about Rarotongan history, the show was awesome and the food was great, a nice evening out.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This was one of the best things we did in Rarotonga, we did the village tour as well as the buffet dance evening. Well worth it, such friendly hosts. The dancers was mesmerising and afterwards came and spoke to us all, they are such lovely people. GEorge ( the MC of the night) is a gentle giant, such a lovely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I have seen island nights and cultural tours in almost every Pacific Nation I think this tour rates as the best cultural tour and island dance and music that I have ever seen The meal was fantastic and very fresh I would recomend it to everyone. There were small children in our tour and they were enthral and entertained the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Our holiday on rorotonga was made with a night at te vara nui ,it is fantastic ,great value and George and the team put on a great show ,unbelievable food .i can't say enough about the evening except to say its a must do while in roro ..out of 10 it's a 20 .. Cheers dave from Dunedin :-)

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This was a highlight of our Rarotonga vacation which included a Cultural Village Tour, Island/Western Fusion Buffet Dinner and a spectacular Show combining a great concept of the dining area overlooking Floating and Fixed stages. This is set in Botanical rock waterfall gardens and a superb performance by a very professional dance group. Definitely a Must See.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This shoes is excellent - with great drumming and dancing, excellent choreography and a beautiful spot - including water components. Hotel pickup was by a 'hut on the back of a truck', well organised both ways. Staff were helpful and friendly, buffet was excellent and the quantity was more than needed. Atmosphere was great.

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NZ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We don't usually do this sort of 'touristy' thing and wouldn't have if it hadn't been for our youngest (16) who was really keen. It is quite expensive, especially for a family of four but to our surprise the buffet dinner was delicious and the desserts were outstanding. The location is quite spectacular, as is the show. The way it... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Excellent show and great food. Loved the fire dancing! Also, I recommend their iced mocha! Would go again!

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Kaiapoi, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

In 2011 we did a cultual evening here ,which was excellent.But this trip we only stopped in for lunch on our way past. As Usual good food was put on and a nice clean area, with friendly staff. I have to admitt I have never had any meals on the Island that I have to complain about.These poeple most certainly... More

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