Key Facts

In October 2025, Cook Islands saw 20,127 total arrivals, with 18,508 visitors and 1,619 returning Cook Islanders and work permit holders. Visitor arrivals increased by 0.3 percent compared to September 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 63.5 percent, followed by Australia with 25.6 percent, Europe 4.8 percent, and USA 3.1 percent.

The total Resident departures for October 2025 was (1,126), with a decrease of 28.9 percent when compared to September 2025 (1,584).