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This is a preview of the full content of our Cook Islands’ Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
  • All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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TRIP ESSENTIALS

Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua (482037)

Kia Orana! (’May you live a long and fulfilling life’ in Cook Islands Maori).

Time Zone

The Cooks are 10 hours behind GMT, just east of the International Date Line. If it’s midday in Rarotonga, it’s 10am in Auckland and 8am in Sydney – the following day.

Be careful with accommodation bookings – if you flew from NZ or Australia, you are likely to arrive in the Cook Islands the day before you left.

Language

While locals speak Cook Islands Maori, virtually everybody also speaks English.

Electricity

As in NZ & Australia - 240AC, 50HZ - with three-blade plugs.

Weights & Measures

The Cook Islands use the metric system.

Sundays

Locals dedicate Sundays to church, family and rest. Many restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed.

Need more info?

If you don’t see the information you’re looking for in this app (don’t forget to use the search function in the top right-hand corner), then try the excellent national tourism website Cook Islands Travel.

Meitaki ma’ata! (’Thank you!’ in Cook Islands Maori).

Accommodation

Money & Costs

Health & Safety

Info, Media & Communications

Seasons, Festivals & Events

Transport

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Robert Linsdell