At the very centre of the Polynesian triangle, the Cook Islands consist of 15 islands scattered over some 2 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered to the west by Tokelau, the Samoas and Nuie and to the east by Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia. With a land area of just 240 square kilometres, the islands range from low coral atolls to the mountainous majesty of Rarotonga, the largest island of the group and home to the capital, Avarua.

The two main islands visited by international guests are Rarontonga a circular island only 32 km in circumference, dominated by high mountain peaks and a palm-fringed shore, and Aitutaki, just an hours flight from Rarotonga and famous for its stunning lagoon with its crystal clear turquoise waters and sparkling white beaches.

While the Cook Islands may appear small in physical stature on the world map, remarkably, these 15 tiny Pacific islands are abundant in the range of things to experience when visitors take a little time to explore everything that is on offer once they arrive on these shores. Beyond the obvious attractions of snorkeling and diving amongst the myriad of colourful marine life in our turquoise there are a host of other land and sea based experiences available to sample, from chartering your own game-fishing vessel for an exhilarating days expedition beyond the reef, to island discovery tours that showcase the culture and explore important heritage sites.

Take an exciting guided Safari Tour by 4wd transport to elevated vantage points around the island and view stunning panoramas out over the foothills to the distant ocean beyond. For a more sedate scenic encounter, join a like-minded group for a green-fingers tour of private tropical gardens in the company of an expert on the Cook Islands flora and fauna.

What we love about the Cook Islands is the option to leave your resort and explore the island by car or scooter or by local a local bus which loops the island – there are plenty of local quality restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife venues to partake-of with international flavours of cuisine.

For details of Cook Islands accommodation click on the link on the right. Our experienced consultants can easily build any of these experiences into a tailor-made South Pacific holiday quote for you.