Cook Islands

SHORT INFORMATION

Avarua is the capital of the Cook Islands

Situated on the north coast of Rarotonga, Avarua is the capital of the Cook Islands. This relaxed little town has a friendly feel, and visitors will find shops, restaurants, and several tourist attractions here. On Sunday mornings, the sweet strains of Maori hymns waft from the CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church).

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cook Islands Cuisine

Tropical regions have a large variety of culinary possibilities, and the Cook Islands are no different. Popular ingredients include fresh fruit—papayas, lemons, limes, coconuts, bananas, mangos, musk melons—all of which make for a refreshing taste for the palate, not to mention a healthy breakfast!

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Cook Islands: Festivals and Events

Discover a range of top festivals and events in the Cook Islands held to celebrate cultural or significant historical events, incluiding the following. . .