Traveller Information

Communication

Sea Change Villas is proud to be one of the first properties in the Cook Islands to offer reliable, Unlimited Wifi to our onsite guests.
If you are exploring the island and wish to stay connected while away from Sea Change, some visitors elect to connect to the Vodafone Service with their cellular network supporting LTE or purchase a Visitor SIM card.
A full postal service is available at the main post office in Avarua. Rarotonga stamp and coin collectors should visit the Philatelic Bureau in Avarua.

Dress Code

Informal cool and comfortable is the rule. Brief attire is not acceptable in town or villages. Nude or topless sunbathing is prohibited. A respectable standard of dress is required for church services.

Tourist Information Centre

The Rarotongan Visitor Centre is located in the main township of Avarua next to the ANZ bank. It is open Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm.

Electricity

Services here are all 240 volts AC H2/50 cycle. North American and some European appliances will need adaptor plugs suited for New Zealand to use dual voltage appliances such as shavers and hair dryers.

Medical Services

A 24 hour hospital and dental service is available. There are no poisonous animals or insects in the Cook Islands although insect repellent is advised for inland ventures.

Currency

New Zealand dollar.

Road & Driving

All cars drive on the left hand side of the road in the Cook Islands. The speed limit in a car is 50km or 30km in town and villages.

All visitors driving/riding on a scooter/motor bike are required to wear a helmet.

If driving a car while visiting in the Cook Islands, a valid, unrestricted driving license from home is all you will need. It is no longer necessary to obtain a Cook Islands driver’s license from the police station.

If visitors wish to drive a scooter and don’t have a valid motor bike license from his/her home country, a written test and road test must be undertaken at police head quarters in Avarua before renting a scooter.

Language

Cook Islanders speak English as well as Cook Islands Maori so communicating with the locals is very easy!  All Cook Islanders are taught English at school.