Throughout the year we find many reasons to celebrate and have fun, and there's always plenty to do and see on Rarotonga and in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands). We have gathered a list of the main events that happen throughout the year, every month, to help with planning your next holiday.
Dates are tentative and may be subject to change without notice. For more information or for confirmed dates for each event, contact us at: [email protected]
| JANUARY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cook Islands Rugby League 9s | Cook Islands Beach Games | |
| FEBRUARY | ||
| BSP Team Triathlon | Cook Islands Triathlon | ||
| MARCH | ||
| Te Mire Atu | BSP Women's Triathlon | Cook Islands Triathlon | Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise |
| APRIL | ||
| Korero Maori Speech Competition | Rarotonga Schools Festival | Te Mire Ura |
| MAY | ||
| Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon Festival | Te Mire Atu - Dancer of the Year Competition | |
| JUNE | ||
| National Strings Competition | Tangi Kaara - Cultural Drumming Competition | Raro Fire & Food Festival |
| JULY | ||
| BSP 100k Cycle Race | Cook Islands Triathlon | Te Maeva Nui - Constitution Celebrations | |
| AUGUST | ||
| Te Maeva Nui - Constitution Celebrations | The Aitutaki Liftoff | |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| Round Rarotonga Road Race | ||
| OCTOBER | ||
| Cook Islands Squash Open | ||
| NOVEMBER | ||
| Raro Rugby 7s | Te Mire Tiare | Motu2Motu Aitutaki |
| DECEMBER | ||
| BSP Netball in Paradise | Tropical Christmas Santa Parade | Christmas in the Park |