Cook Islands - Ilhas Cook

At Cook Islands[1] are an autonomous democracy in free association with the New Zealand, located in Polynesia, in the middle of the South Pacific, with the Society Islands to the east and tonga to the west. It is an archipelago with 15 islands spread over 2.2 million km² of ocean. Although distant, there is nothing between the islands and the Antarctica.

In the same time zone and distance from Ecuador as the Hawaii, the islands are sometimes referred to as the "Southern Hawaii". Although smaller, they are very reminiscent of this archipelago, before it was transformed into a large tourist center full of hotels.

Regions

• South Cook Islands
  • Aitutaki
  • acted
  • Mango
  • Manuae
  • Mauke
  • Mitiaro
  • Palmerston
  • Rarotonga (capital)
  • takutea

• Northern Cook Islands
  • Manihiki
  • Nassau Island
  • Penrhyn (Tongareva or Mangarogar)
  • pukapuka
  • rakahanga
  • Suwarrow (or Suvorov)

Cities

• Avarua - Capital
• avated - a port

Understand

Named after Captain Cook, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. Around 1900 administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965, residents voted for a local government in free association with that country. In fact, New Zealand takes care of defence, foreign relations (including passport issuance) and currency. Other than that, the island manages itself, rigorously controlling immigration, including for New Zealanders. The biggest problems are emigration to New Zealand and government deficits.

Climate

Tropical

Relief

The Northern Cook Islands are made up of seven low-lying and sparsely populated coral atolls. Those in the south consist of eight high and fertile volcanic islands, where most of the population lives.

To arrive

A prior reservation of accommodation is strictly necessary, at the risk of being sent back on the next flight. Camping on the beaches is not allowed.

By airplane

O Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is the main gateway to the Cook Islands. Daily connections with Auckland, New Zealand and weekly with fiji and via papeete with Los Angeles. The only international company is the Air New Zealand and twice a week to Pacific Blue. Air New Zealand belongs to Star Alliance, of which Varig was already a part.

Of boat

Rarotonga and Aitutaki have regular stops for cruises from Tahiti.

Circular

By airplane

Domestic flights through Air Rarotonga.

Of boat

THE Interisland Freighters it can take travelers to uninhabited islands. Due to the lack of accommodations and the politics of the country, it is necessary to return in the same boat. The uninhabited islands of Takutea, Suwarrow and Palmerston can be visited with a boat that is always stopped at Rarotonga.

Speak

English and Maori dialect

Look

One of the tourist points of Cook Island is Raratonga Island with 67 km² where the highest peak in the State, Mount Te Manga with 658 meters, is located. In addition tourists can take a cruise to Teking Lagoon Cruises.

Knife

Buy

With the

drink and go out

sleep

Most of the smaller islands turn off the light at night. Bring flashlights.

Learn

Work

Safety

Health

respect

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