What's Happening
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.
February 04th, 2020
Start Planning Your 2020 Rarotonga Holiday
Flights from New Zealand to Rarotonga are on sale now with both Flight Centre and Air New Zealand offering discounted airfares for different time periods in 2020.
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November 14th, 2019
Deach - Work It Out
Another One! Just can't get enough of the Mini Cooper convertibles right now! Check this clip out with Johnny Tuivasa-Sheck getting around the rock on one of our Mini Cooper convertibles. Need we say more? Book one today, guaranteed to have the time of your life (at least that's what they say).
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November 04th, 2019
Vaka Eiva 2019
The Vaka Eiva International Paddling Competition is returning to Rarotonga during the week 22 November to 29 November 2019. This outrigger canoeing event sees hundreds of paddlers and their supporters hit Rarotonga's shores, and is now the largest sporting event in the Cook Islands and one of the biggest paddling events in the world!
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October 28th, 2019
3 Rarotonga Activities for the Adventurous Tourist
For some of us, the ideal holiday is lying on the beach and sipping cocktails, but others may feel like a little bit of adventure. Luckily, Rarotonga ticks both boxes with plenty of outdoor activities to entertain the active-relaxers who come here for a holiday. Besides tours and organised activities, there are also options for heading out around the island without a guide. Here are some top local activities we recommend to visitors who want to get out and explore the island on their own.
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September 17th, 2019
5 Best Places For Whale Watching In Rarotonga
Seeing the power and majesty of whales, whether from a boat or the shore, is a rare experience you’ll never forget. In the Cook Islands, we are blessed with whale watching from July to October every year (depending on ocean currents and water temperatures). Some tourists visit specifically to see the whales, while others get the surprise of their lives sitting having breakfast when they see a mighty whale breach just behind the coral reef!
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August 26th, 2019
Cook Islands Sunburst Sailing Champs
The National Cook Islands Sunburst Sailing Championships are being held at Muri Beach in Rarotonga this weekend on Saturday 31st of August. This is a great spectacle from the shore or out on Muri Lagoon.
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July 31st, 2019
The 5 Best Reasons To Visit Rarotonga
Many of our overseas customers come back to Rarotonga again and again, for the simple reason that there is no place in the world like the Cook Islands. Here are five of our best reasons for visiting Rarotonga:
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July 01st, 2019
Catriona’s guide to Cook Islands - Getaway 2019
Getaway is Australia's favourite travel show with wonderful holiday ideas for all tastes and budgets as well as those once in a lifetime, dream destinations. They have recently aired a piece about Rarotonga as a holiday destination with the presenter, Catriona Rowntree, driving our very own Mini Cooper! Need we say more? Book a Mini Cooper today and take the drive of your dreams.
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April 22nd, 2019
Welcome
Kia Orana! Welcome to the new ‘What’s Happening’ feature of our recently upgraded website. Each month you’ll find updates on what’s happening at Polynesian Rentals, such as new vehicles and deals, new offices opening, awards, staff news and other company information.
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