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Keep up with the latest news and events from Polynesian Rental Cars and Bikes, including cultural and sporting events across the Cook Islands, helpful tips and tricks for planning the best possible holiday in our island paradise, and updates and specials from our amazing team based in handy locations all around Rarotonga. If you've got some news you'd like us to share, then please get in touch.
March 5th, 2024
Te Mire Atu Composers Competition Rarotonga 2024
One of our favourite events in Rarotonga each year is the Te Mire Atu Composers Competition held in March. This is a cultural cornerstone of the Cook Islands, showcasing the rich musical heritage and creative talents of our people. This annual event not only honours traditional Polynesian music but also fosters the growth of contemporary compositions, making it a unique and vital platform for artists across the region.
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November 10th, 2023
Best Tropical Vacations For Christmas – Why Choose Rarotonga
Rarotonga in the Cook Islands is one of the best destinations for a tropical vacation for Christmas. While people in lots of places around the world may be bundling up in layers of woolly scarves and sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, why not trade in snowflakes for sandcastles and jingle bells for the gentle lull of the ocean waves. Welcome to Christmas in a quiet tropical paradise – where palm trees replace pine trees, and Santa might arrive in a vaka (canoe) over the water.
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August 24th, 2023
Our Beloved Whales Are Back Around Rarotonga
Humpback whales undertake one of the longest migrations of any mammal species, covering thousands of kilometres between their feeding and breeding grounds. We are incredibly lucky that the journey to the Cook Islands is part of this migration pattern. After spending months in the Antarctic during the feeding season, humpbacks migrate to tropical and subtropical waters like those around the Cook Islands to breed and give birth.
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June 23rd, 2023
Five Best Things To Do In Rarotonga in the School Holidays
The school holidays! What is meant to be a holiday for kids can sometimes turn into a lot of work for parents. If you're lucky enough to visit Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, you are in for a treat. No matter what age your kids are there is plenty to keep them busy, having fun and learning as well. Here are five of the best things to do in Rarotonga during the school holidays:
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March 31st, 2023
What To Pack For A Vacation On A Tropical Island
Ah, the tropical island vacation. The sound of waves crashing against the shore, the feel of warm sand between your toes, and the taste of a refreshing cocktail in your hand. But before you can fully immerse yourself in a tropical paradise, you need to make sure you've packed everything you need for your trip.
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