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Cook Islands

10 places in Cook Islands, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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The Aitutaki Lagoon, Cook Islands
Pictured: The Aitutaki Lagoon

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RegionPolynesia
CapitalAvarua
Places written10
Categories covered4 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Cook Islands - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type I · 240 V travel adapter →
CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
LanguagesEnglish, Cook Islands Maori
Driving sideleft
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (5) Landmarks & history (1) Museums & culture (2) Food & drink (2)

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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island

Atiu

Atiu
trail

Cross-Island Track

Rarotonga
beach

Muri Lagoon

Rarotonga
island

Rarotonga

Rarotonga
beach The Aitutaki Lagoon

The Aitutaki Lagoon

Aitutaki

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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old town

Avarua

Rarotonga

Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.

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tradition

Cook Islands Dance

Nationwide
tradition

Cook Islands Maori Culture

Nationwide

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Cook Islands Cuisine

Nationwide
market

Punanga Nui Market

Rarotonga

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