A NET of 15 islands in the heart of the South Pacific spread over an area the
size of India with a population no bigger than a small New Zealand country town, 14,000
souls. These unique and friendly Polynesians have their own language and government and
enjoy a vigorous and diverse culture with significant differences between each island.
Despite some 70,000 visitors a year to the capital island – Rarotonga –
the Cooks are largely unspoiled by tourism. They offer a rare opportunity for people from
the cities of the world to experience a different type of vacation. There are no high-rise
hotels, only four beach buggies and very little hype. Ideal for travellers seeking more
than the usual clichés associated with the South Seas, each island has its unique
qualities and offers the visitor a special experience.
THE nation of the Cook Islands comprises 15 islands spread over 850,000 square
miles (2.2 million square kilometres) of ocean smack in the middle of the South Pacific
between Tonga to the west and the Society Islands to the east.
The Cook Islands consists of two main groups, one in the north and one
in the south. The southern group is nine "high" islands mainly of volcanic
origin although some are virtually atolls. The majority of the population lives in the
southern group. The northern group comprises six true atolls.
Southern Group
Aitutaki
Atiu
Mangaia
Manuae
Mauke
Mitiaro
Palmerston
Rarotonga-- the capital island
Takutea
Northern Group
Manihiki
Nassau
Tongareva (Penrhyn) also known as Mangarongaro
Pukapuka
Rakahanga
Suwarrow
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