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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIPPING & BARGAINING
Located in the heart of the South Pacific, Tipping is not customary in the Cook Islands,
the Cook Islands enjoy a warm and sunny climate however you will not offend for rewarding good
all year round. While there isn’t a bad time to visit service. Bargaining is not encouraged and may
the Cook Islands, the drier months of April to cause offence.
November are considered ideal with an average
daily high of 26°C. The temperatures between ETIQUETTE
December and March range between 22°C (min) Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort
and 30°C (max) and are more humid with the and cover up before leaving the beach. If you
occasional tropical shower. are visiting a church it is recommended to dress
conservatively.
VISAS & PASSPORTS
A valid passport is required with at least six LANGUAGE
months validity beyond the intended stay. Cook Island Maori is the official language and
A visa is not required for stays of up to 31 days. most people also speak English.
Travel advice is available from the New Zealand
Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade INTERNET
at www.safetravel.govt.nz. Internet services are relatively slow in the
Cook Islands and most properties apply an
TIME additional charge for use of their Wi-Fi facilities,
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The Cook Islands are 22 hours behind New Zealand
AITUTAKI  payable direct.
REGIONAL AIRPORT Standard Time.
ELECTRICITY
CURRENCY 240V 50Hz. An adapter is required.
The New Zealand Dollar is the official unit of currency
in the Cook Islands. ATMs are located around
Rarotonga and Aitutaki and EFTPOS is available at
some hotels and stores. All major credit cards are
widely accepted.

MANUAE
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Cook Islands J F M A M J J A S O N D
Temperature (max ºC) 29 29 29 28 27 26 25 25 25 26 27 28
Average rainfall (mm) 230 252 275 202 152 127 101 127 127 126 152 202

TAKUTEA

MITIARO 

ATIU 

MAUKE 

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

RAROTONGA 
Avarua •

MANGAIA 
Ootu Beach, Aitutaki 9