cook-islands

Cook Islands Travel Guide

New Zealand's Associated States

Trek Zone
79°F
Saturday
79°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are April and May good months to visit Cook Islands?

4

April

Semi-high
season

5

May

Semi-high
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 77 USD

Did you know?

The population of Cook Islands is around 17.6 thous., which puts the islands in 40. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Avarua (CK) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6756 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Avarua click here

Avarua
Avarua
Amuri
Omoka
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6756
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Cook Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 April 2024• Anzac Day

3 June 2024• The Sovereign's Birthday

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 NZD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.55314
1.80785
GBP
0.47542
2.10342
USD
0.58936
1.69676
Update: 19 Apr 2024

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 77 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Cook Islands via the Prices link

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Cook Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

240V (50 Hz)

In Cook Islands the standard voltage is 240V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type I sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket IType I

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

40 / 231
Ranking
17 564
Cook Island Maori (Polynesian) 81.3%, part Cook Island Maori 6.7%

Area

41 / 232
Ranking
91 mi²

Life expectancy

39 / 221
Ranking
76.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.1women 79.9

Median age

40 / 222
Ranking
38.3
Average age of population expressed in years.men 37.8women 38.7

Population growth

39 / 224
Ranking
-2.46%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

38 / 210
Ranking
95%
Ability to read, write and count.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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