Popular Cook Island Attractions And Sightseeing

Cook Islands are a wonderful destination offering amazing sightseeing and attractions. Rarotonga offers tours that include cultural visits and guided hikes into the rainforest. Aitutaki Lagoon offers leisure cruises and snorkelling.

A day spent cruising around the Aitutaki lagoon is a major attraction of the Cook Islands holiday. Highlights include visiting tiny uninhabited islands and walking along sand bars or snorkelling in the turquoise lagoon. Muri Beach is another great location for water activities. The protected lagoon offers swimming and exploring the four small islets sitting within the reef.

The Rarotongan Beach Resort is the venue for dance performances every Wednesday and Saturday nights. Guests are welcome to join in the gaiety and the traditional island feast.

The Cook Islands Cultural Center at Rarotonga offers exposure to native customs and past culture. You can learn of the Islands history, handicraft weaving, fire making, coconut husking, and traditional medicine. Traditional lunch is served for participating tourists followed by traditional dancing.