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The Cook Islands
Fifteen droplets of land cast across 2 million sq km of wild Pacific blue, the Cook Islands are simultaneously remote and accessible, modern and traditional.
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Attractions
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Aitutaki Lagoon
Aitutaki
Aitutaki’s stunning lagoon, brimming with marine life and ringed by 15 palm-covered motu (islets), is a South Pacific tearsure. Maina (Little Girl) offers…
Muri
Rarotonga
With its four motu (islets), Muri is the most beautiful section of Rarotonga’s encircling lagoon. The blue water is packed with tropical fish, especially…
Cook Islands Christian Church
Avarua
Avarua’s white-washed church was built in 1853. The graveyard contains the graves of author Robert Dean Frisbie, and Albert Henry, the first prime…
Anatakitaki
The Cook Islands
Eerie Anatakitaki is ‘Atiu’s most spectacular cave, a multichambered cavern surrounded by banyan roots and thick jungle. It’s also home to the rare kopeka…
BCA Art Gallery
Avarua
This historical building was once an LMS missionary school. These days it houses an excellent art gallery, gift shop and courtyard cafe.
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Things to Know
Scattered across the South Pacific, the Cook Islands are a taste of tropical perfection. Here's what you need to know when visiting this far-flung paradise.
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