The Islands of Cook Islands

The Cook Islands

Formed from underwater volcanic activity millions of years ago, the Cook Islands are divided into two groups, the Northern Cook Islands and the Southern Cook Islands. The Southern Islands are volcanic in nature, while the Northern Islands are old coral atolls.

Aitutaki, ‘Atiu, Mitiaro, Mangaia, Takutea, Mauke, Rarotonga and Manuae are all Southern Islands, while Manihiki, Palmerston, Penrhyn, Nassau, Pukapuka, Suwarrow and Rakahanga are all part of the Northern Island Group.