In the Cook Islands it's
The most visited and most developed of the islands. The only international airport and gateway to the rest of the Cooks
AITUTAKI
Where heaven meets earth
The second most visited island with a stunningly beautiful blue lagoon. A 45 minute flight from Rarotonga. Stay or take a day trip
MORE ISLANDS
Where else can you visit?
Each of the 13 other islands is distinctly different, none is very busy and some very rarely see visitors. But not all are easy to get to and two are deserted
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WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The Cook Islands were given their name by a famous Russian explorer and map maker who wanted to honour his idol, Captain Cook. They were known before that as the Hervey (or Hervey's) Islands
Stories of buried treasure, ghostly fire, real-life Robinson Crusoes and the mafia are among the 'secrets' shared as you explore all 15 of the Cook Islands through the pages of this book by the website author. Sales profits to dementia charities
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PALMERSTON is so remote, it wasn't even properly positioned on maps until 1969. And this tiny island is owned and populated entirely by the direct descendants of a British man and his "wives" who claim links to the UK's royal family and speak with the remnants of a English Midlands dialect.
NEW IN PARADISE
"Celebration of a Nation" is a new video which looks at key moments in the past and present day story of the islands and ponders about a future with threats from climate change, seabed mining, tourism and a declining population
Tom Neale spent
16 years living alone on remote Suwarrow and told his story in a 1966 book. Now
the book has been updated with a new epilogue from his daughter, Stella Neale who
shares her own insight into a remarkable man in the latest Kukicast podcast
PALMERSTON is so remote, it wasn't even properly positioned on maps until 1969. And this tiny island is owned and populated entirely by the direct descendants of a British man and his "wives" who claim links to the UK's royal family and speak with the remnants of a English Midlands dialect.
EXPLORE PALMERSTON
"Celebration of a Nation" is a new video which looks at key moments in the past and present day story of the islands and ponders about a future with threats from climate change, seabed mining, tourism and a declining population
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Tom Neale spent 16 years living alone on remote Suwarrow and told his story in a 1966 book. Now the book has been updated with a new epilogue from his daughter, Stella Neale who shares her own insight into a remarkable man in the latest Kukicast podcast
LISTEN NOW ALL PODCASTSMY COOK ISLANDS
"The humbleness of the people, the relaxed way of life
here is something to truly appreciate and admire! This Island is a true magical
untouched little island gem in the South Pacific. Definitely worth a visit
!"
