Cook Islands
Overview
The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands in the South Pacific near Tahiti. The people are Polynesian and hold New Zealand citizenship. Some islands are mountainous with rainforest areas, some islands are flat and sandy beach.
Visas
Not required by New Zealand. UK, Australia, South Africa, USA
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Gateway airports
Rarotonga (RAR)
Airlines that fly there
Air New Zealand, AirTahiti, Pacific Blue
Parrot species found there
Blue Tahitian Lorikeet
Rimatara Lorikeet (Kura)
Ecotourism
Guided walks in Takitumu Nature Reserve and on Atiu by Birdman George. More details coming soon. This is a work in progress.
While you're there, don't miss
Great beaches
Island Nights
Scuba Diving
The Cook Islands consist of 15 islands in the South Pacific near Tahiti. The people are Polynesian and hold New Zealand citizenship. Some islands are mountainous with rainforest areas, some islands are flat and sandy beach.
Visas
Not required by New Zealand. UK, Australia, South Africa, USA
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Gateway airports
Rarotonga (RAR)
Airlines that fly there
Air New Zealand, AirTahiti, Pacific Blue
Parrot species found there
Blue Tahitian Lorikeet
Rimatara Lorikeet (Kura)
Ecotourism
Guided walks in Takitumu Nature Reserve and on Atiu by Birdman George. More details coming soon. This is a work in progress.
While you're there, don't miss
Great beaches
Island Nights
Scuba Diving
Blue Tahitian Lorikeet
Rimatara Lorikeet (Kura)
