ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

GETTING HERE

Air New Zealand brings most visitors to the Cook Islands, providing services from both North and South.
Services are also provided by Virgin Blue from March 2005.
Flight Schedules and fares can be viewed or booked on
Air New Zealand
Virgin Blue Airline

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A visiting visa is not required for stays of 31 days or less, however an onwards airline ticket is required. Extension of visitor stays may be granted on a monthly basis for up to 3 months.

DEPARTURE TAX

Adult: NZ $25.00 Child (2-11): NZ $10.00

CUSTOMS

No duty is levied on clothing or personal effects (including sports equipment). In addition, each visitor may bring into the Cook Islands: 200 cigarettes or up to ½ pound (250g) of tobacco or up to 50 cigars, 2 litres of spirit or wine or 4.5 litres of beer free of duty.
Other Goods with total value in excess of NZ$250.00 are liable to duty.

BERTHING INFORMATION

Rarotonga is a desirable port of call for South Seas sailors. Many yachts moor at the docks in Avatiu Harbour.
Vessels are able to obtain moorings in Avatiu Harbour. For maritime matters please contact the following government office:
Ports Authority
Harbourmaster
PO Box 84
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Ph: (682) 28814
Fax: (682) 21191
Email: hbrmstr@oyster.net.ck