Key Facts

In December 2025, Cook Islands saw 16,807 total arrivals, with 15,361 visitors and 1,446 returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders. Visitor arrivals slightly increased by 0.7 percent compared to November 2025. Peak months are typically May to October, which aligns with Southern Hemisphere winter and potential holiday travel.

The majority of visitor arrivals came from New Zealand with 56.8 percent, followed by Australia with 31.0 percent, Europe 4.4 percent, and USA 4.0 percent.

The total Resident departures for December 2025 was (1,380), with an increase of 23.7 percent when compared to November 2025 (1,116).