Te Maeva Nui Festival: What It Is and How to Plan Your Cook Islands Trip Around It

Te Maeva Nui 'The Great Celebration' runs 25 July to 4 August and marks the Cook Islands' self-governance since 1965. Dance competitions in elaborate traditional costumes, drumming, craft displays and street parades transform Rarotonga for ten days. Book accommodation early festival season fills fast and demand rises significantly across all property types.

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