Chill Discuss. I don't want to have a lot of money and not be interested in using my Westpac credit card, I understand that there are no longer any Westpac bank or Westpac ATMs available. Hei havenlee No, I'm afraid you can't use your NZ eftpos card at restaurants etc.
You are absolutely right in not taking large amounts of cash with you - I certainly avoid doing it now. But why not use your Westpac credit card to pay for meals, etc.? Most places will gladly accept MC and Visa cards, and it is illegal for sellers to impose a supplement for their use.
However, you will need cash for the markets and some of the smaller cafes around the island. Unfortunately they Emergency services operate on Rarotonga and there is an optometrist plus several pharmacies for prescriptions. Physiotherapists are also available. Caution: There are no snakes and most of the insects are harmless — but look out for centipedes, which can sting.
The coral reefs and passages to the open ocean should be treated with caution. Visitors must meet their own medical costs during their time in the Cook Islands, including medical evacuation to New Zealand if specialist care is required.
We recommend visitors have adequate travel insurance to cover unexpected costs. DRESS CODE: While the Cook Islands is informal and the dress is casual, it is recommended that very brief attire such as bikinis not be worn in shopping areas or public places outside of the beach and resorts, as it may cause offence in some places.
Local SIM cards are available from the main office, down the road from the Cooks Corner bus stop also in Avarua , and open daily.
International telephone, mobile telephone, facsimile and internet services including broadband are available through these Vodaphone outlets. In some cases, a two pin adapter may be required. There are no snakes or spiders on the islands. In fact, there are only six species of birds that are native to the islands, including the rare Kakerori, which can sometimes be spotted on the south coast of Rarotonga in the forest.
It has a population of 1, in Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Islands. The main village is Arutanga Arutunga on the west side. A lot of people think the Pacific is filled with expensive islands and resorts. Visiting these islands are pretty affordable compared to neighboring countries. Every major hotel prides itself on the performance it puts on at least once a week on Island Night.
The Cook Islands talent for music both in the song and dance can be seen at the numerous festivals throughout the year. There are numerous string bands who create an unheard of range of ingenuous music when they play at restaurants, hotels and concerts as they combine modern electronics with traditional ukeleles fashioned from coconut shells. There is as much or as little to do on the island as you would like.
The Staff at Rumours are happy to help with recommendations and bookings.
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