A Cook Islands holiday offers a mix of vibrant, authentic island culture, opportunities for action and adventure, hiking, pony trekking, cultural tours, water sports of every kind - and a real commitment to the joys of relaxing.
Rarotonga is the main island of the Cook Islands and is dominated by high mountain peaks and a palm-fringed shore. The island is almost completely encircled by a reef, which provides a lagoon of clear turquoise water - just waiting to be explored.
Just a short 45 minute journey from Rarotonga, Aitutaki is a pacific escape unlike any other. You'll step back in time and come back totally rejuvenated.
Our Recommended Hotels
Rarotonga: Pacific Resort Rarotonga, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Aitutaki: Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Tamanu Beach
Our Favourite Activities
Aitutaki Day Tour, Discover Scuba Diving, Island Buggy Explorer
Things you must see and do in the Cook Islands
- Find a beach - one with plenty of white sand, coconut palms and clear blue water that stretches forever (That's not going to be hard)
- If you can, tear yourself out of your hammock get into that turquoise sea. Whether swimming, snorkelling or diving, you'll find a kaleidoscope of tropical colour, even in shallow water
- Take a trip to Aitutaki from Rarotonga, and stay a few days!
* Domestic flights stated (when going to Aitutaki) are Air Rarotonga scheduled services between Rarotonga to Aitutaki & Aitutaki to Rarotonga only. Air Rarotonga flights are based on Air Rarotonga's schedule and are subject to their published terms and conditions. Should your international flight arrive outside daytime connecting times, an Air New Zealand Holidays Aitutaki Transfer Specialist will contact you to discuss alternative arrangements. Air New Zealand Vacations Terms and Conditions apply.
