Country Entry Rules
Visitors with a passport and return airline ticket can stay up to 31 days. You must have accommodations booked for at least one night. Travel extensions are granted monthly for up to five months. Extension fees are assessed for visitors over 15 years old.
Travel
Air New Zealand provides service into Rarotonga airport from Auckland, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and Los Angeles. Air Rarotonga provides daily intra-island flights.
Climate
The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor sports. The cool, drier season is April-November with temperatures between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit. The wet, warmer season is December to March with temperatures between 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit.
Activities
Rarotonga is the most mountainous island and offers hiking trails. Snorkeling is popular on the southeast side of the island. Aitutaki Atoll has a large barrier reef making it ideal for snorkeling, lagoon tours and fishing. The outer islands offer cave exploration and Maori cultural activities. Camping is not allowed in the Cook Islands.
Facts
The Cook Islands use the New Zealand dollar, and English is spoken throughout.
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