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Authentic island life flourishes on the three tranquil, remote volcanic and coral islands of Atiu, Mangaia and Mauke, all of which are less than an hour’s flight from Rarotonga. Atiu, with its taro gardens, forests and tiny secluded sandy coves, is steeped in legend as well as being rich in rare birds including a swiftlet that lives in caves adorned with stalactites and stalagmites.

Don’t miss locally brewed bush beer and home-grown coffee. The island is famed for its handmade quilts and ukuleles. Explore a labyrinth of caves on Mangaia, the second largest of the Cook Islands. Take a four-wheel-drive safari in its lush interior or go deep-sea fishing. The market sells delicate shell necklaces and handwoven pandanus bags.

Mauke, the garden island, has caves with freshwater pools to swim in and a unique “divided” church with separate entrances for worshippers from two villages. 

 

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• The Cook Islands are made up of 15 islands with 2 main groups called the Northern & Southern groups
• Cooler or drier season is from May to October temperatures ranging from 22-24 degrees
• The currency of the Cook Islands is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
• Greeting: ‘Kia Orana’ meaning ‘Long Life to You’
• Most popular means of transport in the Cook Islands is the motor scooter
• The Cook Islands is the official name of the islands but many people know it by its main island, Rarotonga

 

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