
11 Best atolls in Cook Islands
Ultimate guide (February 2025)

Aitutaki is an atoll in the South Pacific (Cook Islands). This is an upscale destination, famous for it's aerial photo shots. Fortunatel… / read more » /

Suwarrow is an uninhabited atoll in the Cook Islands. Good beaches are available. But this is not a real beach destination, since it's a… / read more » /

Rakahanga is an atoll in the north of the Cook Islands. It has an unusual rectangular shape. While its lagoon is great for island hopping… / read more » /

Rarotonga - metropolitan island on Cook Islands. There are large number of hotels, shops, restaurants and nice beaches. The central part … / read more » /

Penrhyn is the largest and most remote atoll in Cook Islands. It is also known under the name of Tongareva. Many years ago, there were … / read more » /

Atiu is a small island located relatively close to the main airport of Cook Islands. Unfortunately, there are no good beaches. Matai… / read more » /

PukaPuka is the westernmost atoll in the Cook Islands. The beaches are rather scenic, but not quite suitable for swimming. Since the lag… / read more » /

Manihiki is a large atoll in the Cook Islands. It is known as a major center producing black pearls. The inner lagoon has many tiny isle… / read more » /

Mangaia is an island in the Cook Islands, - located to the southeast of major Rarotonga island. There are no good beaches, since most o… / read more » /

Mauke is an island in the east of Cook Islands. There are many tiny beaches with white sand. However, entry into the water is rocky w… / read more » /

Mitiaro is a small island in the Cook Islands. It's not quite clear, why Air Rarotonga flies here, - sure not for tourists. There are n… / read more » /