Holidays in Cook Islands
Top destinations in Cook Islands
Top Cook Islands Flight & Hotel Packages
Aitutaki Escape
Price was NZ$6,398, price is now NZ$5,628 per person
NZ$5,628
per person
8 Oct. - 16 Oct.
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Aitutaki (AIT)
4.8/5Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Paradise is the best way to describe this beautiful serene place.
The units have their own slice of beach, and a beautiful pool as well.
Wonderful facilities, natural timbers, & stone featured through out the unit.
The hosts are fantastic, and having dinner under the stars is just one of the many things they are most willing to arrange for you, nothing is too much trouble.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Simply bliss.
Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2018
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Arorangi
Price was NZ$2,985, price is now NZ$2,674 per person
NZ$2,674
per person
11 Sep. - 17 Sep.
Return flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR)
4.3/5Excellent! (114 reviews)
Property and service was great, food poor. My wife and I have been going to Rarotonga for the last ten years and the food on the Island has been steadily improving. Unfortunately the food at the Crown is still where it was 10 years ago.
Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2019
Where to stay in Cook Islands
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Avarua
3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5Very Good!(114 area reviews)
Base yourself in the center of the Cook Islands, explore thousands of years of Polynesian culture, see coral reefs and trek through rainforest.
Arorangi
4.5/5Wonderful!(245 area reviews)
As the sun sets, relax on Rarotonga’s coast next to the clear waters of an azure lagoon. Enjoy exploring the wonders of the Cook Islands.
Tapere of Titikaveka
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5Wonderful!(40 area reviews)
Swim, scuba or snorkel in some of the most pristine waters in the world. Relax in a beach bungalow and awake to views of the blue-green lagoon.
Top hotels in Cook Islands
The Edgewater Resort and Spa
Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
3.8/5Good! (886 reviews)
"I loved the friendly staff, very accommodating and helpful. If you have children, this is the best place for them. They have a coconut kids club which my son adored."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2021
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
4/5Very Good! (186 reviews)
"Loved the location. Clear blue water. Great for snorkelling and kayaking. Staff were mostly delightful and very helpful. Great place to stay."
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2021
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach-Adults Only
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
3.8/5Good! (312 reviews)
"We spent two nights at the Sanctuary and wish we could have stayed much longer! The staff were very welcoming and happy to help us with our requests. Our package included a voucher for dinner and breakfast in bed. We weren’t able to use the dinner voucher due to pre-booked family dinners, so they ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2021
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Cook Islands Holiday Packages
Hike up mountains, swim in blue lagoons and go on wildlife-spotting adventures in this island country in the South Pacific Ocean.Spread across a large ocean expanse between New Zealand and Hawaii are the 15 tiny Cook Islands. With rainforests tumbling down to coral-fringed beaches, crystal-blue lagoons filled with tropical fish and high mountain scenery, nature is the big attraction. Swim in warm waters, sunbathe on powdery white sands, hike up forested mountains and watch migratory whales pass by.
Most visitors arrive on Rarotonga. The archipelago’s principal island is the only one with an international airport. Stay for a few days to enjoy its attractions. Go for a scenic drive along the 20-mile (32-kilometre) coastal road that encircles the island. Swim, fish, dive and snorkel in the blue lagoon that surrounds Rarotonga. Hike up Raemaru, the flat-top mountain on the west side of the island.
Travel to some of the other Cook Islands by using the inter-island air services. There are no scheduled ferry services between the inhabited islands. There are inter-island cargo ships, but the service is sporadic.
Take the 1-hour flight from Rarotonga to its nearest neighbour, Aitutaki, for plenty of watersports in its lagoon. Explore the ancient caves on Mangaia and dive among the corals off Palmerston Island. Nearby Atiu Island is home to numerous bird species including the blue kingfisher, brown booby and the rare kopeka. This is a perfect place to become a birdwatcher if you aren’t one already. While you are here, tour the Atiu Coffee Factory and its plantations.
The 850,000 square miles (2.2 million square kilometres) of ocean around the Cook Islands have been designated a whale sanctuary. From July to October, humpback whales pass the islands on their annual migratory route. Head out to sea on a whale-watching trip or stay on land to catch sight of the large marine mammals. They are often spotted from the shores of any of the islands.
The Cook Islands have a tropical climate that’s warm year-round. This beautiful setting attracts many honeymooners and other holiday makers for its wildlife, scenery and tranquility.