Kia Orana Villas & Spa

Rarotonga’s Annual Events

Time your visit to the island’s great moments.

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Rarotonga keeps a calendar. The dancing of Te Mire Ura in May. The drumming, parades, and pageantry of Te Maeva Nui at the start of August. The 31-kilometre Round Rarotonga Road Race in September. The outrigger canoes of Vaka Eiva in November. These are the moments the island is at its most itself — and the dates around which many of our returning guests build their visit.

Below is the year ahead at a glance, grouped into Cultural celebrations and Sports events. The current month opens automatically. Tap any other month to see what’s on. Tell Sane what you’re interested in when you book and she’ll help you arrange tickets, transport, and the right villa dates.

This month opens automatically. Tap any other month to see its events. Items are grouped as Cultural celebrations and Sports events.

Two people snorkeling in clear blue water, wearing masks and fins, with underwater rocks and coral visible.
Two men on a boat fishing in the ocean during daytime, with a coastline and hilly landscape in the background.
A man in a red shirt and beige shorts swinging a golf club on a golf course surrounded by trees.
A tall, narrow rock formation rising vertically amidst dense green forest.
Group of people riding in a safari truck, waving and smiling, in a tropical setting with lush green plants and trees.
Raro Buggy Tours: Group of people riding all-terrain vehicles on a dirt trail through lush green jungle with tall palm trees and a bright blue sky.
Seafood dish with shrimp, fish, and vegetables served on a black plate, garnished with herbs, at an outdoor dining table.
Fried chicken sandwich with lettuce on a black plate, served with fries and dipping sauce in the background.
A humpback whale breaching and leaping out of the ocean with a splash, under a partly cloudy sky.

Why book direct with us

Online travel agents take a substantial portion of every booking in commissions and fees. Booking with us directly is straightforwardly better:

  • ✓ Our Best Rate Guarantee — if you find a lower rate online elsewhere on the date you booked, we match it and give you 5% off. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.
  • ✓ You deal with us throughout, not via a call centre
  • ✓ Easier when plans change — just contact Sane directly
  • ✓ Your money stays with the property — and on the island
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Free, immediate, and our way of saying thank you to guests who book directly with us. Members enjoy:

  • 🌺 20% off pre-booked breakfasts at the Café
  • 🌺 20% off Spa treatments with Nancy
  • 🌺 20% off bike and snorkel gear hire
  • 🌺 Priority early check-in / late check-out
  • 🌺 First notice of any specials

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Whether you’re here to unwind or explore, let us help you experience the best of Rarotonga — from lagoon adventures and cultural shows to hidden gems and dining delights. Tell us what you love, and we’ll plan it together.

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