Key Facts

In March 2026, Cook Islands saw 13,129 total arrivals, with 11,594 visitors and 1,535 returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders. 34.1 percent increase in visitor arrivals from February to March 2026 suggests a strong start to the travel season. The islands usually see their high peak from May through October, driven by the cooler Southern Hemisphere winter.

The majority of visitor arrivals came from New Zealand with 55.3 percent, followed by Australia with 25.9 percent, Europe 8.7 percent, and USA 5.2 percent.

Total resident departures grew by 2.7 percent this month, rising from 980 in February to 1,006 in March 2026.