A visit to the Cook Islands is not complete without experiencing an Island Night.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga features an Island Night each Friday and Monday evening - it is essential that you book in advance.

• Friday evenings Island night offers a buffet of local produce and  herbs and spices all cooked the traditional way in an 'umu' - a hot rock ground oven.

Feast to your heart's content on taro, breadfruit, pawpaw, mango, puke, yams and other island specialties and experience the delicious flavour of meat and seafood cooked in the Umu

• Monday evenings Island nigh offers an 'A La Carte' selection of local produce and herbs and spices all cooked with traditional recipies and blends.

Song and Dance:

After you have savoured the delicasies of traditional cuisine, it is time to experience the passionate performance of Cook Island song and dance!

Cook Island dancers are amongst the best in the world and their rhythm and style is considered an art form. Island Women move their hips at lightning speed, to the beat of the wooden and skin drums. Island Song is equally impressive. Hear the magnificent harmonies echoing around you and across the beach.

The finale of our Island Night is the Ura Piaini - where all guests are invited to participate in the dance - it's a time to really let go, throw yourself into the occasion and enjoy yourself!