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Rarotonga’s Most Authentic Cultural Tourist Attraction

Highland Paradise is a multi-award winning, high quality cultural experience that is second to none.
We cannot be beaten for cultural authenticity and value for money. We believe we can offer you the best cultural experience on Rarotonga at the best price.

Our unique valley village offer guests a glimpse into everyday Cook Island life 600 years ago and also
showcases how Cook Islands culture has evolved over the years through two amazing experiences.
The TAPU’AE Day Tour and the KA’ARA Island night.

SUNSET SHOW & FEAST
“DRUMS OF OUR FOREFATHERS”

Our Monday, Wednesday and Friday sunset cultural nights include hosted roundtrip transport, guides, village experience visit, tapu lifting, warrior welcome, a cocktail, a traditional Umu (underground oven) feast and a spectacular stage show telling the story of our ancient heritage through singing, dancing and drumming.

DAY TOURS - TAPUAE

“FOOTPRINTS OF OUR ANCESTORS”

Our knowledgable and entertaining guides will showcase our spiritual past and present, ancient legends and practices. On this tour you will be visiting the ancient village of Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki, who left this settlement during the 1830’s when he and his people converted to Christianity.

COMBO– Both TAPUAE and KA’ARA

For the full Highland Paradise experience we offer the COMBO package which includes both our TAPUAE and KA’ARA experiences.

WEDDINGS / SPECIAL EVENTS

Highland Paradise, was an abandoned, ancient mountain village retreat with stupendous sea and valley views and of huge significant spiritual value. It is a unique wedding venue.

TAPEKA Family Union Ceremonies (Something of value for free!)

For six centuries, inter family betrothal ceremonies were performed on our fortified mountain maraes. Such family unions needed to be properly celebrated. Highland Paradise now offers a unique, amazing experience to wedding parties and their guests before and after the wedding. Wedding Groups of 20+ who book for the spectacular authentic “KA’ARA” – Drums of our Forefathers feast and show can request a traditional family union ceremony
14 times winners of the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Culture Award