Trip of a Life Time in the Cook Islands
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 10th August 2006 at 07:44 PM, Filed in Desert Islands
The Cook Islands are simply a wonderful place to visit but don’t just take my word for it. Here’s how Lonley Planet describes this part of the world:
“Wafer-thin cays and farflung atolls, white-sand beaches and lush green volcanic mountains, a slow pace, friendly people, dancing - what’s not to like about the Cook Islands? If that’s not enough, they also have excellent hiking, snorkelling, caving and lazing.
This region of the southwest Pacific is typically tropical. You could almost be guaranteed that the temperature will be between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F) at any time of the day, any day of the year. Humidity is always high but the even temperature and fresh sea breezes mean conditions are never too stuffy. Heavy rainfall occurs between October and April, easing off a bit around the middle of the year. The hurricane/cyclone season is from November to March.”
This description is apt and probably under cooks the true beauty of these islands. If you want romance, adventure or just something completely different from your average holiday this is the place to visit.
Key Cook Island facts:
Capital City: Avarua
Area: 240 sq km, 93 sq miles
Population: 18,700
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -10 ()
Languages: Maori (official)
Cook Islands Maori: English (official)
Religion: Christian, majority Cook Islands Christian Church (Presbyterian)
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Electricity: 240V 50HzHz
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