Cook Islands - Transport
Air:
See http://www.cookislandsairports.com for information on Rarotonga International and Aitutaki Airports, along with all other domestic airports in the Cook Islands.
The main international airline is Air New Zealand, which flies to Auckland and Christchurch.
Outer Islands are connected regularly by Air Rarotonga.
Bus:
It is very easy to get around the island using public transport. There are two buses that circle the island of Rarotonga; clockwise and anti-clockwise. The buses will stop anywhere along the main road. All you have to do is smile and wave them down.
The Cook Islands Creative Centre offers transfer services to people with disability visiting the Cook Islands. Pick up and drop off services are available for NZD60.00. Email: operations.manager@creativecentre.edu.ck, Phone: 00682 74019.
Hire cars:
All visitors over the age of 16 are able to drive in the Cook Islands. Only driver’s licenses from Australia, Canada, EU Members, Japan, New Zealand, Norway and United States of America are acceptable.
If you currently hold a driver’s license from a country that is not listed, you will need to obtain a Cook Islands visitors license (valid for up to 30 days) from the Cook Islands Police station.
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AITUTAKI. Dredging has started to improve the entrance and Channel to the harbour. When finished, it will be 5m deep and 15m wide. The south and north basin either side of the wharf, will be 4m deep. The north basin will be for visitors. The south basin will provide space for local boats and visitors. Initially, visitors will anchor and tie back. When funds are available, moorings and shore facilities wil be provided.
The Cook Islands Ministry of Transport and sports and Tourism will publish correct marine information relating to access as more details are known mid-2022.