Getting There

There are direct flights from Los Angeles, to the east, and from Fiji and New Zealand to the south and west. Air New Zealand is the only major international airline now servicing the Cook Islands from North America. Approximate flight time: From Rarotonga to London is 24 hours (Air New Zealand flies via Los Angeles International airport (LAX) frin the east or Auckland from the west.

Rarotonga (RAR) is 3km (2 miles) west of Avarua (travel time – 10 minutes). Hotel coaches meet each flight. Taxis and buses are also available. The airport facilities are open according to flight arrivals and departures and include duty-free shops bank/bureau de change bars shops and car rental (Avis and Budget).

Departure tax:

NZ$30 for passengers over 12 years of age; NZ$15 for passengers aged 2-12 years.

Sea

Cargo/passenger lines operating to the Cook Islands are run by Cook Islands Shipping Limited New Zealand Motor Vessel Company and EXCIL – Express Cook Islands Line.