And welcome to the Cook Islands. That is how you'll be greeted by the islanders. The TWO main islands, Rarotonga and Aitutaki, are within the boundaries of New Zealand and provide most of the tourist trade and activities. A valid passport is required to enter the Cook Islands. Casual dress is standard.
Men dress in shorts during the day and cotton slacks in the evening.
Rarotonga is a mere 22 miles around and is the largest and most populated. It is a very lush habitat, rimmed by an offshore coral reef. With its unique combination of rugged beauty and easy pace, Rarotonga provides an excellent escape from the everyday. No visit to the Cook Islands should be considered complete without a visit to the atoll of Aitutaki. It's main island is perched within a magnificent fringed lagoon.