

WE DO NOT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THIS COUNTRY
COOK ISLANDS VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa for the Cook Islands: Cook Islands, providing they can prove they are Cook Islanders & tourists for stays of up to 31 days.
COOK ISLANDS HEALTH: There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, TB, Tetanus & Typhoid.
COOK ISLANDS WEATHER: Temperatures are high all year although there is a cooler period between May-Oct. During the hottest days the temperatures and humidity are tempered by cooling sea breezes. Rainfall is spread throughout the year but is heaviest between Nov-Apr. During this period occasional tropical storms or cyclones may occur.
COOK ISLANDS MISC:
Location of Cook Islands: South Pacific
Local Time in Cook Islands: GMT-10
Capital City of Cook Islands: Rarotonga
Population of Cook Islands: 21,750
Language(s) spoken in Cook Islands: Cook Island Maori, English
Dialling Code for Cook Islands: 682
Emergency numbers in Cook Islands: Police: 999. Fire: 996. Ambulance: 998
Driving in Cook Islands: Driving is on the left. Cook Islands Driving Licence required, available from the Police Station in Avarua on presentation of National licence or International Driving Permit (fee NZD 10-15)
Electricity in Cook Islands: 240V AC 50Hz
Currency of Cook Islands: New Zealand Dollar (NZD 1 = 100 Cents). Supplemented by local coinage (domestic use only)
Notes: NZD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: NZD: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Visa, Mastercard and travellers cheques are accepted. Diners Club & American Express in higher standard hotels & restaurants
Opening Hours in Cook Islands:
Bank: 0900-1500 Mon-Fri, 0900-1200 Sat (some banks may differ)
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0830-1630 Mon-Fri, 0900-1200 Sat (supermarkets 0900-1600 Sat)
Hints for Cook Islands: In business an informal attitude prevails. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping in Cook Islands: Not customary, since tradition obliges something to be given in return, however, it would not be seen as inappropriate to tip if exceptional service was received
Hotel Classification in Cook Islands: There is an official scheme of accreditation for accommodation on the island. There are four categories; Hotels, Self Catering accommodation, Hostels & budget accommodation and guest Houses & Island Hosts. Properties must adhere to regulations and code of conduct. No starring or ranking system is in place
Import Allowances for Cook Islands: For persons of 18 years of age or older:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250gr of tobacco
2 lit of spirits or wine or 4.5 lit of beer
Goods up to the value of NZD 250
Prohibited/Restricted in Cook Islands: Fruit, drugs, narcotics, firearms, plants, shrubs & indecent/pornographic material
Airports in Cook Islands: Rarotonga International (RAR)
For further information, please contact:
UK Tourist Office
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation
c/o Hills Balfour Synergy
Colechurch House
1 London Bridge Walk
London
SE1 2SX
tel: +44 20 7367 0928
fax: +44 20 7407 3810
web: www.cookislands.travel
email: ukmanager@cookislands.travel