Though only four hours from New Zealand, we live differently here in the Cook Islands. Laughter, tradition, family and simple pleasures are all we need. Our pace of life is unhurried and relaxed, our people warm and welcoming, our culture and customs rich with tradition.
One of the Cook Island’s greatest attractions is that it is real, not a destination manufactured for tourists. So you’ll discover real people going about real island life, just as they have done for centuries. Visit marae, small villages, palmfrond thatched bures, or witness the glorious harmonies of island singing at one of the many limestone churches.
With 15 islands and countless motus (islets), the Cook Islands offers a magical, memorable experience for everyone: from mainland Rarotonga with its legendary lagoon, white sand beaches, tropical forests and jagged volcanic peaks; to wild, scenic outer islands such as Atiu or Mangaia; to the idyllic, insanely romantic Pacific atoll of Aitutaki.
Wherever you choose to visit here, one thing is certain. You’ll receive a welcome as warm as our Pacifi c sun, and you’ll leave relaxed, refreshed and vowing to return.
