Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Time zone
Cook Islands’ time is GMT-10 hours, which is the same time zone as Hawaii.
INTERNATIONAL DATELINE:
Due to crossing the International Dateline, most flights from New Zealand arrive the day before they depart. Please ensure your accommodation dates meet your arrival and departure requirements.
Weather
The Cook Islands are located in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean, and enjoy a tropical climate all year round. This makes them an ideal destination for holidaymakers. Summer months of November to April, enjoy a hot climate where temperatures reach 26-30°C, whilst the cooler months of May to October are between 22-27°C. There are always slight variances in the temperatures and rainfall between each of the Cook Islands, although averages remain similar.
Airlines
Air New Zealand and Jetstar operate flights from Auckland, New Zealand to the Cook Islands.
Jetstar offers non-stop flights, from Sydney to Rarotonga and returns multiple times each week.
Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti fly from Papeete in Tahiti to the Cook Islands, connecting onwards to Europe via Air Tahiti.
Hawaiian Airlines also flies from Honolulu on Saturday to the Cook Islands returning to Honolulu on Sundays and subsequently, this provides connections to many North American destinations.
All domestic flights are operated by the local airline Air Rarotonga and Aitutaki is only a short 40-minute flight from Rarotonga.
Drone Usage
To protect the privacy of our guests, all Pacific Resort Hotel Group properties are designated ‘No Drone Zones’. Please find information on the Cook Islands Government policy on drone use here.
Currency & Banking
The local currency in the Cook Islands is the New Zealand dollar. This is additionally supplemented by Cook Islands’ $1.00, $2.00, and $5.00 coins. We recommend visitors arrive with a supply of New Zealand cash, especially if you are arriving over the weekend. Credit cards are also widely accepted on the island. There are ATM machines around the island, however, some outlets and most market stalls only accept cash payments.
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