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SHSkip Bora Bora (it’s EXPENSIVE) & visit the…
🏝️ Cook Islands
Same turquoise lagoons. Same island luxury vibes. ‼️Way less damage to your bank account. 💸
Comment “Paradise” for my Travel Guide to Rarotonga & Aitutaki 🙌🏻
⤵️ Travel Tips you MUST know:
✈️ Flights: Direct flights into Rarotonga from Brisbane & Sydney with Jetstar Australia
• connections via New Zealand, Tahiti & Hawaii
🇨🇰 Entry: Valid passport + onward/return ticket required (you’ll need to show this at immigration). No visa needed for stays up to 31 days for many nationalities (always double-check).
💰 Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Cards are widely accepted, but some spots are cash-only.
🌦️ Weather: Tropical year-round (22–30°C).
Wet season: Nov–Mar | Dry season: Apr–Oct
🏍️ Getting around:
Scooters $25–30, bikes, or cars $70+.
Rarotonga also has an easy bus loop — $5 a ride.
✈️ Island hopping: Inter-island flights are available — and Aitutaki is non-negotiable.
🕸️ Internet: Grab a SIM at the airport (Vodafone). WiFi is limited and often paid.
20GB ~$69 | 10GB ~$49
⏰ Time Zone: Cook Islands Time (CKT) — a full day behind Australia and 1 hour behind Hawaii. (Yes, double-check accommodation dates 😅)
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