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The South Pacific
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Cook Islands
The beauty and charm of these magical islands is matched only by the friendliness of the people themselves. You will find genuine hospitality that is warm and spontaneous, music and dancing that is filled with exuberance, and a mood that is relaxed.
One of the many advantages of the Cook Islands as your holiday destination is the value of our Canadian dollar compared to the local currency. The New Zealand dollar offers great savings for those traveling from North America.
When visiting the Cook Islands, one should endeavor to include one of the outer islands as part of your stay. The largest and most popular is Aitutaki, considered the Bora Bora of the Cook Islands, and truly one of the highlights of a Cook Islands vacation.
All About the Cook Islands:
- Cook Island Actitivies
- Cook Islands: Exploring Aitutaki
- Cook Islands: Black Pearls
- Cook Islands Geography
- Cook Islands History
- Cook Islands: Exploring Rarotonga
Quick Facts on the Cook Islands:
Climate: The warm, pleasant year-round weather offers little seasonal variation in temperature. However drier months are usually April to November and have an average maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. The more humid and damp periods between December and March bring maximum averages of about 28 degrees.
Entry Requirements: Most Nationalities require a Passport valid for 6 months from Arrival.
Currency: The New Zealand dollar is the local currency.
Departure Tax: Visitors departing Cook Islands are required to pay a departure tax in New Zealand dollars of $25.00 per adult and $10.00 for children 2 - 11 years (children under 2 years are exempt).
Tipping: Tipping is not expected in the Cook Islands and is contrary to local custom.
Electricity: Voltage is 240 DC/50 cycles, the same as New Zealand and Australia. In most cases a converter/adapter will be required.
Location: The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands scattered over 850,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean. Rarotonga is the largest of the Cook Islands, with 67 square kilometers of mountain, and a flat coastal area that is encircled with a magnificent reef. The Cook Islands are in the same time zone as Hawaii.
Cook Island Resorts:
Find a resort by clicking on the map or the links you'll find below. You may also visit our Resorts page for more resorts / destinations.
The Cook Islands - nowhere else will you feel so naturally at one with the island way of life. There are few places left where you can immerse yourself in an exotic culture with so little effort.