Cook Islands

Scattered over a vast expanse of empty ocean the size of Western Europe, the tiny Cook Islands is a castaway’s dream come true. If you’ve ever fantasised about escaping to a remote desert island, far from the hustle and hum of the modern world, then look no further than these 15 fascinating islands, where you’ll find a thousand years of Polynesian culture sitting side by side with some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the South Pacific.

Cook Islands

Sightseeing of Cook Islands

The sights in and around Rarotonga

Rarotonga is the vibrant centre of the Cook Islands and is where government resides. It is dominated by high mountain peaks from which lush rain forests cascade and provide a dramatic backdrop to a palm-fringed shore. The island is almost completely encircled by a reef, which harbours a lagoon of clear turquoise water and many inviting white sand beaches.

  • Island Discovery Tour

    Half Day – departs Mon-Fri

    Priced from $62*pp

    Be enlightened while a qualified tour guide shares with you the local history and culture of Rarotonga, as you journey around the island in an airconditioned sightseeing coach. You will visit an ancient sacred village and experience a coconut tree demonstration and its tree – the Tumunu – tree of life.

  • Pa's Cross Island Trek

    Half Day – departs Mon-Sat

    Priced from $85*pp

    Pa will lead you across the island of Rarotonga and tells of the flora and fauna and uses people have for the plants today. You will also hear of myths and legends on the trip. The views and stories make this a truly wonderful experience. Good walking shoes essential!

  • Rarotonga Safari 4WD Inland Safari

    Half Day – departs Sun-Fri

    Priced from $69*pp

    Enjoy this fascinating and fun 4WD tour of the lush interior of Rarotonga. Tour the inland roads to the height of Rarotonga for some breathtaking scenery. You will learn about traditional uses of the local fauna and flora from your experienced guide.

The sights in and around Aitutaki

A visit to the Cook Islands is not complete without seeing the beautiful island of Aitutaki, which is less than an hours flight from Rarotonga. and lies 220kms north of Rarotonga. It measures just 20 square km is partly volcanic in origin. With the breathtaking allure of its crystal clear turquoise waters and sparkling white beaches, this is a place of unsurpassed natural beauty and tranquillity, providing a simple tonic to sooth away the pressures of the outside world.

  • Aitutaki 4WD Discovery Tour

    Priced from $68*pp

    A great way to see Aitutaki on a 4WD vehicle for a tour of the islands inland roads and to the heights of Aitutaki for some breathtaking scenery. Designed for the more agile passenger.

  • Bishops One Foot Island Day Cruise

    Departs daily

    Priced from $93*pp

    Cruise aboard the “Lagoon Lova” and visit the motu of Akaimai, famous for one of the original landing spots for the well known Coral Route. After snorkelling and fish feeding, the next stop is One Foot Island – where a BBQ lunch will be served.

  • Aitutaki Island Day Tour

    Priced from $519*pp

    You will be collected from your hotel in Rarotonga between 7.00 - 7.20am and taken to the airport for the 45 minute flight to Aitutaki. You will then be escorted on your circle island tour of Aitutaki with stops at the markets, a lagoon cruise and snorkelling before your return to Rarotonga.