Cook Islands

White-sandy beaches and lush green volcanic mountains, cays and a relaxed atmosphere...that is what you will find here, peace, friendly people and dancing. Attractions are exhilerating by way of excellent hiking, snorkelling, caving, walking and lazing.

The Cook Islands consist of fifteen small islands in this South Pacific Ocean.

Rugby league is a popular sport in the Cook Islands.

Other attractions include:

National Museum of the Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Phone: +(682) 20725

The museum occupies a purpose built structure consisting of an exhibition gallery of 200 square metres. The museum is host to a variety of local and international exhibitions and takes pride in housing a collection of traditional and contemporary artworks in a spacious and modern complex. The National Museum presents a traditional and modern historical view, from weapons and costumes to voyaging canoes and contemporary works of art.

Seven-in-One Coconut Tree
Avarua, Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands

If you believe local legend this cluster of seven trees is actually one tree grown from a single coconut. Interesting site to visit.

Cook Islands Cultural Village
Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Experience the lifestyle of the Maori people when you visit this historic village. See a variety of activities and techniques and take part in village fishing and coconut husking..

You can also visit Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia, Manihiki Island, Ngatangiia and Rarotonga.