FREE OR CHEAP

Bergman Gallery

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Kopupooki Beach

Mauke Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Tamarua CICC Church

Mangaia Rainy Day,Historical,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Arorangi CICC Church

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Te Kou Maru Shipwreck

Mauke Historical,Budget-Friendly

Aitutaki Accessible,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Romantic

One Foot Island (Tapuaetai)

Aitutaki Scenic,Relaxation,Luxury,Family Friendly,Romantic

Cook Islands National Museum

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Historical,Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly

Aitutaki Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Romantic,Eco-Conscious

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Romantic,Wildlife

Aitutaki Accessible,Budget-Friendly

Aroa Beach (Aro’a Beach)

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Konakonako Landing

Atiu Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Rarotonga Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

The Three Grottos

Atiu Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic,Adventure

Te Toki Tupuna Art Gallery

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Titikaveka Beach

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Mitiaro Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Avana Point (Vaka Migration Site)

Rarotonga Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Wildlife

Tikioki Marine Reserve

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Budget-Friendly,Wildlife

The Needle Walk (Te Rua Manga)

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Avana Valley Walk

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Eco-Conscious

Papua Waterfall (Wigmore's Waterfall)

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Scenic,Budget-Friendly

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Rarotonga Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Mairie Nui Gardens

Rarotonga Accessible,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic,Wildlife

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Cross Island Trek

Rarotonga Eco-Conscious,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco Centre

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Wildlife,Historical,Eco-Conscious

Aitutaki Historical,Budget-Friendly

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion,Family Friendly,Historical

Mangaia Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Mangaia Morning Market

Mangaia Food,Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Pare O Tane Palace of Makea Nui

Rarotonga Historical,Budget-Friendly

Celebration Church Rarotonga

Rarotonga Accessible,Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion,Rainy Day

Takamoa Theological College

Rarotonga Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Maitai Shipwreck

Rarotonga Historical,Adventure,Budget-Friendly

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Charlotte Piho Gallery

Rarotonga Accessible,Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Wildlife

Papa’aroa Beach

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Avarua CICC Church

Rarotonga Accessible,Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion,Historical

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Zinoa CICC Church (The Divided Church)

Mauke Rainy Day,Historical,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Ziona Tapu CICC Church

Atiu Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

St Joseph’s Cathedral

Rarotonga Accessible,Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Giant Banyan Tree

Aitutaki Accessible,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Wildlife

Aitutaki Scenic,Relaxation,Luxury,Family Friendly,Romantic,Wildlife

Betela (Mangarei) CICC Church

Mitiaro Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Aretuki Lookout

Aitutaki Accessible,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Romantic

Aitutaki Historical,Budget-Friendly

Aitutaki Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Anchor of Nikaupara

Aitutaki Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Marine Research Centre

Aitutaki Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Giving Back,Wildlife,Eco-Conscious

Te Poaki: Ka Ru Te Au

Aitutaki Historical,Budget-Friendly,Accessible

Aitutaki Accessible,Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Aitutaki Historical,Budget-Friendly

Taungaroro Beach

Atiu Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Oravaru Beach (Captain Cook's Landing Site)

Atiu Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Family Friendly,Romantic,Historical

Aitutaki Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Honeymoon Island (Tavake/Maina Iti)

Aitutaki Relaxation,Scenic,Romantic,Luxury

Aitutaki Scenic,Relaxation,Luxury,Family Friendly,Romantic

Giant Clam Farm Snorkel Site

Aitutaki Adventure,Wildlife

Mauke Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic,Adventure

Mauke Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure,Family Friendly,Romantic

Aumata Mini Golf

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly

Mitiaro Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Mitiaro Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure,Family Friendly,Romantic

Cook Islands Library & Museum

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Historical,Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly

GTs Snorkel Site

Aitutaki Adventure,Wildlife

Pa Ariki’s Takitumu Palace Museum

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Historical,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Mangaia Family Friendly,Budget-Friendly,Scenic,Romantic

Saragossa Shipwreck

Mangaia Historical,Family Friendly,Scenic,Budget-Friendly

Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

Rarotonga Accessible,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion,Family Friendly,Historical,Eco-Conscious,Rainy Day,Giving Back

Aitutaki Scenic,Relaxation,Luxury,Family Friendly,Romantic

Punanga Nui Market

Rarotonga Accessible,Budget-Friendly,Food,Cultural Immersion,Family Friendly

Muri Night Market

Rarotonga Accessible,Budget-Friendly,Food,Family Friendly,Rainy Day

Beachcomber Building

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Hospital Hill Hike

Rarotonga Family Friendly,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Eco-Conscious

Arai-Te-Tonga Marae

Rarotonga Accessible,Historical,Budget-Friendly

Rarotonga Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Mitiaro Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Adventure,Family Friendly,Romantic

Rarotonga Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Aitutaki Historical,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion

Sunset Beach (Western Beach)

Aitutaki Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Relaxation,Family Friendly,Romantic

Arutanga CICC Church

Aitutaki Accessible,Rainy Day,Budget-Friendly,Cultural Immersion,Historical

Tinomana Palace

Rarotonga Historical,Budget-Friendly

Purple Wall Snorkel Site

Aitutaki Wildlife,Scenic,Adventure

Tua’ati Rock Pools

Mangaia Wildlife,Scenic,Budget-Friendly,Adventure

Free and Cheap Things to Do in cook islands

Looking for the best free things to do in cook islands? We've handpicked the most fun, authentic and low-cost experiences to help you make the most of your trip, whether you're stretching your budget or just love a good local adventure. From stunning viewpoints and cultural landmarks to peaceful swimming spots and local markets, every listing includes opening hours, map locations and insider tips. We personally love how easy it is to travel better for less in cook islands – and now you can too.

Free Activities