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Cook Islands Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Cook Islands Holidays, Cook Islands Holiday
Packages Overview
The 15 Cook Islands are scattered
across the south Pacific over about two million square kilometres,
an area the size of India. These unspoilt Polynesian tropical gems
have a combined population of an average country town: about 14,000
unique and friendly souls. Most Cook Islanders dwell on the capital
island of Rarotonga, which is also where most of the 70,000-odd
annual visitors stop off, arriving at the island's international
airport. Circular Rarotonga is almost completely
enclosed by a reef, harbouring a lagoon of clear turquoise water
and white sandy beaches. The small island is dominated by a high
mountain peak from which lush rain forests cascade down to the
palm-fringed shore. The commercial centre of the islands is the
friendly, bustling town of Avarua on Rarotonga, which has banks,
shops and tourist facilities as well as a busy port and yacht
basin. The outer islands are becoming increasingly popular for
excursions, but remain largely unspoiled by tourism.
The Cook Islanders have their own language and government,
and enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant
differences between each island. Even if you go no further than
Rarotonga, though, you will be ensured of a dream 'South Seas'
holiday experience on the pristine beaches, snorkelling the reef,
or exploring the island by bus, motor scooter, bicycle or
jeep.
Tourist Offices - Cook Islands Tourism Corporation,
Rarotonga: +682 29 435 or www.cook-islands.com
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Entry Requirements
for Cook Islands Holidays & Cook Islands Travel
A passport valid for length of stay, proof
of onward passage, adequate financial means to support the stay and
proof of confirmed accommodation, are required on entry into the
Cook Islands.
- For Australians -
Australian nationals must have a passport valid for
the period of intended stay. If the visit is solely for tourist
purposes, a visa is not required for a stay of maximum 31 days. If
the visit is for business purposes a visa is required. This can be
issued on arrival for a stay of up to 21 days.
- New Zealand nationals must have a passport valid for
the intended period of stay. A Certificate of Identity is also
accepted. If arriving for tourist purposes, a visa is not required
for a maximum stay of 31 days. If the nature of the visit is for
business, a visa is required. This can be obtained on arrival for a
maximum stay of 21 days.
- US nationals must have a passport valid for the period
of intended stay. If the visit is solely for tourist purposes, a
visa is not required for a stay of maximum 31 days. If the visit is
for business purposes, a visa is required. This can be issued on
arrival for a stay of up to 21 days.
- US nationals must have a passport valid for the period
of intended stay. If the visit is solely for tourist purposes, a
visa is not required for a stay of maximum 31 days. If the visit is
for business purposes, a visa is required. This can be issued on
arrival for a stay of up to 21 days.
- UK nationals must have a passport valid for the period
of intended stay. If the visit is solely for touristic purposes, a
visa is not required for a stay of maximum 31 days. If the visit is
for business purposes a visa is required. This can be issued on
arrival for a stay of up to 21 days.
Cook Islands Holidays - Currency of Cook Islands
The currency of the Cook Islands is the New Zealand
Dollar (NZD). Foreign currency exchange is available at the airport
and two banks in Avarua. ATMs are available in Avarua at the banks
and at major stores and restaurants. American Express, Visa and
MasterCard are accepted at restaurants and hotels in the main
towns, and travellers cheques in small denominations as well as
major foreign currencies can be exchanged at larger shops and
hotels. Australian dollars are the preferred currency for
travellers cheques.
Cook Islands
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The country code for the Cook Islands is
+682, and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City codes are not
required. International Direct Dialling is available, but operator
assistance may be required. In the main town of Avarua there is a
telecommunications office (Telecom Cook Islands) offering
international telephone, fax, email, Internet connections and other
services. GSM cellular mobile services are only available on
Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Cook Islands
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
The following goods may accompany travellers
over 18 years to the Cook Islands: 2 litres of spirits or 2 litres
of wine or a combination of the two, or 4 and a half litres of
beer; 200 cigarettes or 20 cigars. Only travellers from New Zealand
are permitted to import fruit, meat and livestock. No firearms,
cartridges or cartridge cases, gunpowder, bullets, and other forms
of ammunition are allowed without prior permission from the
Minister of Police.
Cook Islands
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
Tipping is not expected and is contrary to Cook
Islands custom.
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