Explore the ancient history of Rarotonga at Arai-Te-Tonga Marae, one of the island’s best-preserved marae (gathering places) and koutu (royal courts). Dating back to 1350 AD, this sacred site was a centre for chiefly ceremonies and leadership in early Polynesian society. A deliberate arrangement of stones in a grassy clearing marks the koutu, with an interpretation panel providing insight into its significance.