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What to see in Cook
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Location Map of Cook Islands
Cook Islands
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Cook Islands have no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Northern Cook Islands
Penrhyn
This vast atoll is also specialized in pearl farming. It is also a mooring area for sailboats in the Pacific.
This vast atoll is also specialized in pearl farming. It is also a mooring area for sailboats in the Pacific.
Southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki
The other tourist island in the country after Rarotonga. It’s famous for its turquoise lagoon for diving, stunning beaches, and deserted islets.
The other tourist island in the country after Rarotonga. It’s famous for its turquoise lagoon for diving, stunning beaches, and deserted islets.
Atiu
The third-largest island in the archipelago. You can explore its few beaches, small cliffs, caves, coffee plantation, and several villages built in the island's center.
The third-largest island in the archipelago. You can explore its few beaches, small cliffs, caves, coffee plantation, and several villages built in the island's center.
Mangaia
The southernmost island in the archipelago is also the second largest. It is a volcanic land with fairly high cliffs. Quite isolated and without real beaches, it is not very touristy.
The southernmost island in the archipelago is also the second largest. It is a volcanic land with fairly high cliffs. Quite isolated and without real beaches, it is not very touristy.
Rarotonga
The main and most populated island of the Cook Islands, home to the capital Avarua. Its southern part offers great beaches and excellent swimming and diving spots. You can also hike inland through lush vegetation.
The main and most populated island of the Cook Islands, home to the capital Avarua. Its southern part offers great beaches and excellent swimming and diving spots. You can also hike inland through lush vegetation.
Recommended
Aitutaki
★★★ The other tourist island in the country after Rarotonga. It’s famous for its turquoise lagoon for diving, stunning beaches, and…
Worth a look / Other
Atiu
★★ The third-largest island in the archipelago. You can explore its few beaches, small cliffs, caves, coffee plantation, and several villages…
Rarotonga
★★ The main and most populated island of the Cook Islands, home to the capital Avarua. Its southern part offers great beaches and excellent…
Mangaia
★ The southernmost island in the archipelago is also the second largest. It is a volcanic land with fairly high cliffs. Quite isolated and…
Manihiki
★ An island specializing in pearl oyster production. You can also go diving here.
Mitiaro
★ A few beaches and caves, plus some diving opportunities.
Penrhyn
★ This vast atoll is also specialized in pearl farming. It is also a mooring area for sailboats in the Pacific.