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About the Cook Islands
Uncover your inner adventurer!
If you're planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand, don't forget to visit the Cook Islands on your travels. What better way to feel the intense thrill of adventure drumming in your pulse?
If you're planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand, don't forget to visit the Cook Islands on your travels. What better way to feel the intense thrill of adventure drumming in your pulse?
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Just 4 hours flight time from New Zealand, these 15 warm and sunny little islands sprinkled in the South Pacific are crammed with eye widening scenery, breathtaking activities and vibrant Maori culture.
The main island of Rarotonga measures just 32km in circumference, yet what it lacks in land mass is made up for in personality. A vibrant centre nestling amongst the Southern islands, it is dominated by high mountain peaks from which lush rain forests cascade to palm-fringed shores. Rent a scooter and ride the roads through villages and beaches, or hop on the island bus!
The tiny island of Aitutaki is surrounded by a 45km lagoon and undoubtedly boasts the best beaches. It's easy to see why it was featured in the book "Unforgettable places to see before you die" - the crystal clear turquoise waters and sparkling white beaches will take your breath away.
Other gems in the South include Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu - home to fossilised corals, many-chambered caves, freshwater lakes, shallow lagoons, exotic birds and ancient legends. The Northern Group of islands provide the perfect setting for intrepid adventurers who yearn for tranquillity and a land untouched by tourism.
After hiking and taking a safari through the stunning scenery minutes from your doorstep, explore your hidden sense of sub-aqua adventure and dive into the crystal clear turquoise waters. Snorkel, fish, sail and splash through your days amongst the living corals and kaleidoscope of fish that make up the wonders of underwater life.
No picture of these pretty little islands is complete without a mention of the people, the Cook Islands Maori. Indigenous Polynesians, they share their ancestry with New Zealand Maoris and Hawaiians. Their warmth and generosity is infectious, and the laid back lifestyle is a tonic for troubled souls. Be inspired by their music and dance... embrace life, and fall in love with living the Polynesian way!
