Kia Orana from Beautiful Cook Islands Holidays

Holidays in the Cook Islands offer a truly laid-back tropical ambience boasting some of the nicest beaches in the South Pacific along with an enviable year-round climate seldom dipping beneath 20°C. With just 170,000 visitors arriving each year, mostly for a relaxing beach holiday on Rarotonga or Aitutaki, this tiny South Pacific island nation is one of the top destinations for New Zealand holidaymakers, especially during its winter (May-Oct).

Visiting the Cook Islands

Cook Islands
Travel Guide

uninhabited island in aitutaki lagoon

Find out about all the islands, what's unique, what to do, how to get around and where to stay.

  • Aitutaki Island
    absolutely stunning lagoon island with uninhabited islets
  • Rarotonga Island
    majestic volcanic scenery with buzzing holiday ambience
  • Atiu Island
    lesser-visited eco tourist destination with villages and caves

Cook Islands
Holidays

reading a book on the beach

Holidays for loved-up couples, with your kids or just looking to unwind by the ocean with a book.

  • Romance
    beach villas, turquoise lagoons and candlelit dinners under stars
  • Families