Top Things to do in Cook Islands
Things to do in Cook Islands, Cook Islands: The Best Sights & Landmarks
If you're sitting at your desk having Robinson Crusoe daydreams, the Cook Islands might be a great vacation place for you. It doesn't get much more remote or more beautiful—what with the perfect beaches, deep jungle and coral lagoons. Each of the 15 islands seems more breathtaking than the last.
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1. Cook Islands Cultural Village
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Visitors to this historic village can participate in a variety of activities from coconut husking to fishing in order to experience the lifestyles of the Maori people.
Reviewed By RitaReview1 - Sydney, Australia
A beautiful island and only five hours from Sydney. Staying in a beautiful house on the beach With my partner. The locals a lovely and it has a very peaceful easy vibe. Very casual place, no need to dress up. Variety food is not so big. I loved it here
2. Cook Island Christian Church (CICC)
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4.5 based on 353 reviews
Sunday services are filled with hymns sung in the Maori language at this island church which dates back to 1853. The local graveyard is noted for some famous inhabitants including American author Robert Dean Frisbie.
Reviewed By 670kates - Byron Bay, Australia
What a wonderful experience to sit among a congregation of warm loving people sharing their faith with everyone so joyously. Very proud of their identity and faith, the service is presented in the local language with occasional references to the many visitors. Church is not a tourist attraction as far as I am concerned and all should be respectful of this tradition. Make sure you donate to the collection generously.
3. Zion church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
The largest church on the island is also known as the divided church. It was built to serve two separate villages, members of which are relegated to sit on one or the other side of the pulpit.
4. St Joseph's Cathedral
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By richardf600 - Louisville, United States
We arrived on the island on a Sunday but, unfortunately too late to attend the service. This is a beautiful island church with wood carvings and beautiful statues. There is easy access and a short walk from the cruise ship tender dock.
5. Piraki Lookout
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Mr-Misty47 - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
During our holiday on Aitutaki we hired a car for the day and with map in hand we set off. We headed north from the Pacific Resort on the west coast intending to first visit Arutanga. I may not be the best map reader in the world but somehow along the way we must have made a wrong turn and found ourselves heading inland, so we thought, forget the map just follow our nose. The roads are very quiet with very little traffic and it was a pleasure to just drive round the countryside. Heading along one of the roads (I had no idea where we were) we saw a signpost directing to “Piraki Lookout” so we thought we would check it out. The road got a little muddy in places but not enough that we couldn’t keep going. When we eventually reached the lookout we stopped and got out, well the trip was defiantly worth it, the views are stunning, you can see the lagoon on both sides of the island and the different shades of blue are amazing. There’s a concrete table with benches if you want to stop for a picnic but very little else but the views are a great backdrop for photos.
6. Titikaveka CICC Church
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By stevewU6311ZB - Edmonton, Canada
We visited 3 churches while on Raro, and not only the churches but every day happenings involved prayers around the island, very refreshing to hear and watch. On our visit to Titikaveka CICC we were inspired by the singing, if you closed your eyes you would think that a choir of angels were singing. Their hospitality after the service was welcome and appreciated.
7. Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church
8. Arai-Te-Tonga
9. Matavera CICC Church
10. Wreck of the Matai
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
The SS Matai, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co., was carrying a load of Model T cars when it was wrecked on Dec. 24, 1916. This area is now a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving.
Reviewed By WellyChicky - Wellington, New Zealand
Good snorkel spot. If you plan on going on the reefsub or rongohiva speedboat, don't bother making a special trip as these both give you opportunities to snorkel around the wreck. At low tide you can swim/walk out to it, it's quite a big wreck and one of the best snorkel spots on the island
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