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CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE: Tighter border controls and mask wearing rules. One way corridor to NZ from 21 Jan.
Hope of a two way travel bubble with NZ by March
Water shipment saves Tongareva (Penrhyn) from drought
Pollution makes Muri lagoon unsafe for swimming
New airline plans plans Wellington and Christchurch flights
Dead turtle prompts call to curb plastic pollution
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Hope of a two way travel bubble with NZ by March
Water shipment saves Tongareva (Penrhyn) from drought
Pollution makes Muri lagoon unsafe for swimming
New airline plans plans Wellington and Christchurch flights
Dead turtle prompts call to curb plastic pollution
Read all about it
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The definitive guide to ALL of the Cook Islands....a trusted, independent source since 2004...created with help from and dedicated to the people of the Islands. Kia Manuia (may you walk this way again)
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"Around The Corner From Nowhere - The Cook Islands Rediscovered" is my new e-Book which blends my own first-hand accounts of visiting the islands with those shared with me by other travellers and islanders themselves. Full of fascinating facts, stories, information and insight into all 15 islands. Visit virtually while you can't visit for real
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"Around The Corner From Nowhere - The Cook Islands Rediscovered" is my new e-Book which blends my own first-hand accounts of visiting the islands with those shared with me by other travellers and islanders themselves. Full of fascinating facts, stories, information and insight into all 15 islands. Visit virtually while you can't visit for real
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BOOK IN YOUR LOCAL AMAZON STORE
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Islands remain Covid-free
Borders closed with exemptions only for permit holders and returning residents. Sea ports closed to all yachts, cruise ships and leisure craft
Quarantine-free travel to NZ for Islanders from 21 January (see news page)
Latest Covid status information
Borders closed with exemptions only for permit holders and returning residents. Sea ports closed to all yachts, cruise ships and leisure craft
Quarantine-free travel to NZ for Islanders from 21 January (see news page)
Latest Covid status information
Kia Orana is the usual greeting and means 'may you live long'
MAUKE is the garden of the Islands....and although it's only a 45 minute flight from Rarotonga, it's a world away in lifestyle. It also boasts the world's largest banyan tree and a church which was literally divided down the centre because of an argument over interior decoration. Visitors are few, but can expect great warmth and hospitality - 'ui tupuna' as islanders call it
