15 days in Cook Islands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Cook Islands visit planner
Start: Perth
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Aitutaki
— 3 nights
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Mauke
— 2 nights
Fly to Rarotonga International Airport, Drive to Avarua
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Avarua, Rarotonga
— 9 nights
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End: Perth
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Aitutaki — 3 nights
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Aitutaki's triangular barrier reef surrounds a turquoise lagoon of crystal clear water.Aitutaki is known for nature, beaches, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Aitutaki Lagoon, head off the coast to Moturakau, tour the pleasant surroundings at Akaiami Beach, and take in nature's colorful creations at Aitutaki Secret Garden.
Plan a trip to Aitutaki easily and quickly by telling Inspirock to suggest an itinerary.
Perth, Australia to Aitutaki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time to Cook Islands Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Mauke.
Find places to stay Dec 17 — 20:
Highlights from your trip
Mauke — 2 nights
Mauke is an island of the Cook Islands archipelago, lying in the central-southern Pacific Ocean. On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ziona church.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Mauke online tour planner.
Getting from Aitutaki to Mauke by flight takes about 3 hours. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Avarua.
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To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Mauke online tour planner.
Getting from Aitutaki to Mauke by flight takes about 3 hours. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Avarua.
Find places to stay Dec 20 — 22:
Avarua, Rarotonga — 9 nights
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Avarua is known for shopping, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Muri Lagoon, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Matutu Brewery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Joseph's Cathedral, and take in the dramatic scenery at Papua ( Wigmore's) Waterfall.
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Avarua travel planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mauke to Avarua. In December in Avarua, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Avarua travel planning website.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mauke to Avarua. In December in Avarua, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Highlights from your trip
Cook Islands travel guide
Scattered across a 2,200,000 sq km (849,425 sq mi) zone in the vast Pacific Ocean, roughly halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, the Cook Islands are about as remote a holiday destination as you will find. With their pristine white-sand beaches, tranquil azure lagoons, lush tropical jungles, and teeming coral reefs, the 15 islands seem plucked from a picture postcard of paradise. Relaxation comes first and foremost, for locals as much as tourists, and you will find the laid-back lifestyle of the Cook Islanders as infectious as their warm smiles. As tempting (and fulfilling) as it might be to spend all day swinging lazily in a hammock strung between shady palm trees, plenty of adventures await exploring the idyllic scenery overland, on the waves, and undersea.
