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
Want to know more but pushed for time? Click on this icon to start a whirlwind tour of discovery with lots of useful information
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The Cook Islands were given their name by a famous Russian explorer and map maker, Adam Johann Von Krusenstern. 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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This is the kopeka (coo-pea-ka), signature bird
of the third most visited of the islands, ATIU and it navigates in pitch black
rather like a bat. But even if you don’t know a chicken from a chaffinch, there’s
plenty to see and do on this “land of
the birds”. Explore caves, discover deserted beaches and maybe visit a bush
beer school.
NEW IN PARADISE
Aitutaki is a great place to just relax on the beach or swim in the pristine lagoon. But if you're after ideas on what else to do from bonefishing, island dancing and kite surfing to running a marathon (!), check out this new list of things to make your visit even more special
Palmerston is one of the most isolated islands in the world with a unique story to tell. Join me on a virtual tour with the help of Stella Neale, a direct descendant of the Englishman who established a dynasty there in the 19th century. Learn about daily life and get an insight into Stella's remarkable ancestor
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This is the kopeka (coo-pea-ka), signature bird of the third most visited of the islands, ATIU and it navigates in pitch black rather like a bat. But even if you don’t know a chicken from a chaffinch, there’s plenty to see and do in this “land of the birds”. Explore caves, discover deserted beaches and maybe visit a bush beer school.
EXPLORE ATIU
Aitutaki is a great place to just relax on the beach or swim in the pristine lagoon. But if you're after ideas on what else to do from bonefishing, island dancing and kite surfing to running a marathon (!), check out this new list of things to make your visit even more special
TOP 10 TO DO IN AITUTAKI
Palmerston is one of the most isolated islands in the world with a unique story to tell. Join me on a virtual tour with the help of Stella Neale, a direct descendant of the Englishman who established a dynasty there in the 19th century. Learn about daily life and get an insight into Stella's remarkable ancestor
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"Our people are naturally hospitable and friendly. You don't often see an islander without a welcoming smile on their face. And why shouldn't we smile? We have so many things to smile about."
Cook Islands children writing about their homeland
