The Cook Islands, situated in the South Pacific, is one of Australia’s closest regional neighbours and an important member of the Pacific community. It is located between its fellow Polynesian neighbours of Samoa and French Polynesia. Australia shares strong cultural, historical, and people-to-people ties with the Cook Islands, underpinned by shared values and regional priorities. Cooperation between the two nations spans key areas such as trade, tourism, climate resilience, and maritime security, reflecting Australia’s commitment to supporting stability and prosperity across the Pacific.
Economic and trade information
- Cook Islands country brief
- Cook Islands country/economy fact sheet [PDF]
- Australia Pacific Islands Business Council
Australia’s partnership with Cook Islands
Travel information
- Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
- Read the travel advice for Cook Islands
- Subscribe to updates
- Get the right travel insurance
- For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Heads of Government
Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.
Resources
Embassies and consulates
Australia
Australian High Commission Cook Islands
Cook Islands
Contacts
Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Polynesia and Partnerships Branch
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2 6261 2332