The Cook Islands

Cook Islands Resorts

The Cook Islands - South Pacific

The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands scattered over some 2 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean.

They lie in the centre of the Polynesian Triangle, flanked to the west by the Kingdom of Tonga and the Samoas and to the east by Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia.

Cook Islands Maori is the local language. English is spoken by everyone.

The two major islands for tourism in the Cook Islands are Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Getting to the Cook Islands

The international airport for the Cooks is on Rarotonga. This makes a convenient stop for trans-Pacific aircraft because Rarotonga lies at the heart of the Polynesian triangle.

Air New Zealand is the main airline flying to the Cook Islands. There are several flights weekly from Los Angeles, Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Fiji.

Air Rarotonga operates domestic air services within the Cook Islands and flies regularly to Aitutaki.

Cook Islands Entry Requirements

A visitor who enters the Cook Islands solely for recreation, vacation or holiday does not require an entry permit, provided he/she possesses proof of onward passage (booked and paid) for stays of not more than 31 days.

Cook Islands extension permits are usually granted for visitors wanting to stay over 31 days.

All visitors to the Cook Islands are required to have a valid passport, proof of onward passage, adequate financial means of supporting stay, and suitable accommodation.

Applications can be made upon arrival in the Cook Islands at the Immigration Department. Extensions are granted on a monthly basis, up to 5 additional months only. A fee is payable with each application within 14 days prior to the expiration of the permit. Extensions are granted at two levels. Up to three months NZ$70.00 (15 years and older), up to five months NZ$120.00 (15 years and older).

Children under 15 years of age are exempt from charges but must report to Cook Islands Immigration for official paperwork.

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Cook Islands Hotel Rates

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Cook Islands Honeymoon Packages

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Cook Islands Currency is the New Zealand dollar.

ATM's are available on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Cards acceptable for cash withdrawals are Visa, Mastercard or any Cirrus, Plus or Maestro card.

Dress is casual. However, it is considered offensive to wear swimsuits or skimpy clothing when visiting towns or villages.

Phone and FAX are widely available at the hotels. e-mail and internet services is available from Telecom Cook Islands in Avarua.

Electrical power in the Cook Islands is 240 volts 50 cycles, the same as in New Zealand and Australia. Some Cook Islands hotels will supply connections for 110 volt electric razors.

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