General Information

Getting There

Air New Zealand: Flights (via Auckland) from Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Flights are also available from Tahiti and Fiji

Pacific Blue: Flights via Auckland from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Climate

Temperatures range between approximately 23 (min) and 29 (max) from October to May and approximately 18 (min) and 26 (max) from July to September. Evenings can be cool in July and August.

Entry Requirements

For Australian Travellers, a valid passport and a ticket for return or onward travel in requires. Visas are granted on arrival for a maximum stay of 31 days. Please confirm these details with your travel agent as regulations may change.

Departure Tax

Currently, a departure tax of NZ $30 must be paid on departure from cook Islands. Please recheck these details with your travel agent.

Language

English is spoken everywhere, however Cook Island Maori is the local language

Attire

An informal, light tropical wardrobe is required, however when visiting local villages and towns avoid wearing skimpy clothing. When attending church, respectable attire is appropriate. Nude or topless swimming and sunbaking will cause offence.

Currency

The basic unit of currency is the New Zealand Dollar

Getting Around

Island Bus, Moped, rental car, bicycle, domestic airlines.