Cook Islands Sun Magazine

14 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT CoOK ISLANDS SuN
ISLAND NIGHT SHOWS ON RAROTONGA
They are colourful, energetic and entertaining and, combined with a buffet-style feast, they
are good value for money. Enquire about the different Island Nights on offer; some are
smaller, intimate shows, others larger, spectacular shows with bigger audiences. Always
book to avoid disappointment. Note: details are correct at time of publication, but may
change seasonally. Always check with venue.
VENUE & SHOW DETAILS
* Family & group rates available; enquire with venue
DAY DINNER / SHOW BOOKINGS COST
MONDAY
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre 7.00pm/8.00pm 21 924
$110 adult / $65 child (6-11 yrs).
Includes transfers.
TUESDAY
Te Vara Nui Village 7.30pm/8.30pm 24 006
$109 adult ($119 with transfer) / $49
child (6-11)
The Islander Hotel 7.00pm/8.30pm 21 003
$49 adult / $20 child (5-12). Show only
$15pp
The Edgewater Resort & Spa 7.00pm/8.30pm 25 435
$65 adult / $25 child (7-12). Includes
transfers. Show only $15pp.
WEDNESDAY
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre 7.00pm/8.00pm 21 924
$110 adult / $65 child (6-11 yrs).
Includes transfers.
Muri Beach Club Hotel 7.00pm/8.00pm 23 000 $59 adult/$35 child (5-11)
THURSDAY
Te Vara Nui Village 7.30pm/8.30pm 24 006
$109 adult ($119 with transfer) / $49
child (6-11)
Crown Beach Resort 6.30pm/8.30pm 23 953
$55 adult / $30 child (3-12). Show only
$15pp
FRIDAY
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre 7.00pm/8.00pm 21 924
$110 adult / $65 child (6-11 yrs).
Includes transfers.
SATURDAY
Te Vara Nui Village 7.30pm/8.30pm 24 006
$109 adult ($119 with transfer) / $49
child (6-11)
The Edgewater Resort & Spa 7.00pm/8.30pm 25 435
$65 adult / $25 child (7-12). Includes
transfers. Show only $15pp.
The Islander Hotel 7.00pm/8.30pm 21 003
$49 adult / $20 child (5-12). Show only
$15pp
PERFORMERS
Crown Beach Resort:
Akirata Dance Troupe & Fire Dance
The Edgewater Resort & Spa:
Ta’akoka Dance Troupe
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre:
Home of the Tinomona Tribe;
E Matike Dance Troupe
Muri Beach Club Hotel:
Akirata Dance Troupe
The Islander Hotel:
Akirata Dance Troupe
Te Vara Nui Village:
Spectacular Overwater Extravaganza.
The Legend of Tongaiti.
Kikau Hut is a charmer
THE CIRCULAR SPACE OF KIKAU
HUT’S INTERIOR DINING AREA IS
COMPLIMENTED BY ALFRESCO
OPTIONS IN THIS AUTHENTIC
RAROTONGA-STYLE RESTAURANT. ITS
CHARM EMANATES FROM ITS RELAXED
ATMOSPHERE, GENUINE SERVICE, AND
YUMMY FOOD.
Husband and wife
Gordon Brown and
Rebecca Churchill
bought the business in 2015.
English-born New Zealander
Gordon is a civil engineer
by profession; Rebecca is a
kiwi accountant who owns
a consulting and marketing
agency in New Zealand.
Rebecca said when she first
visited Rarotonga in 2001
she fell in love with the place
and vowed to live here one
day. When she met Gordon,
they visited together and
soon shared the same vision,
returning every year, always
keeping a watch out for a
business to buy.
“Whilst on holiday, my aunty
and uncle dined at Kikau
Hut. They chatted with the
owners who mentioned they
Kikau Hut Restaurant
were looking
to sell,” said
Rebecca.
“We knew
the restaurant
and decided to
buy the place,
even though
I had just set
up my new business. Gordon
was really passionate about the
business, and it was agreed I
would come up regularly.
“We were getting close to
Raro; we had got married
here. We started to build a real
connection and an extended
family within Rarotonga,
so buying Kikau Hut really
changed our lives!”
Rebecca said they also have a
close connection to the Kikau
Hut staff: “some we inherited
Head chef Mata Marsters with Kikau Hut co-owner
Rebecca Churchill
like Nina and Lou, others have
come in since. We knew how
fantastic Mata Marsters was in
charge of the kitchen.”
Mata recently created a new
menu with emphasis on local
produce, including fresh ocean
fish daily fulfilling Kikau’s
‘Catch to Plate’ promise.
We asked Mata what his
favorite dish was to cook,
and he gently murmured
‘Mata’s Scollops’. According to
Kikau’s entrée menu the dish
is made with ‘scallops, rukau
and tomatoes poached in
Chef ’s own masala sauce,
dusted with parmesan
cheese, lightly grilled and
served with sliced melba
toast.’
Kikau Hut Restaurant
features a menu of
European food with island
flavours, home made
desserts, and live music
every Monday. T: 26860;
E: info@kikauhut.com;
www.kikauhut.com.
Matutu – the taste of the Cook Islands.
Started in 2006
100% locally
owned
Made using
sustainable
practices
No added
preservatives
Amazing beers
All natural
ingredients
Handcrafted by
E. Newnham
& J. Puati
No sugar
added
Tours Daily at 12pm and 1pm. Tours only $15. Pick up/drop off fee is $5 per person.
Free beer tasting on tour.
Visit us in Tikioki, Titikaveka. Telephone: 26288. Email: matutubrewery@gmail.com