SOUTHERN GROUP ISLANDS Rarotonga The capital island Aitutaki Your own blue lagoon Atiu Land of the birds Manuae Uninhabited Mangaia Oldest island in the Pacific Mauke Garden of the Islands Mitiaro Face of the ocean Palmerston An English legacy Takutea Uninhabited
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MANGAIA is the oldest island in the Pacific and evidence of its great age is everywhere. But this is also home to a friendly, but fiercely independent people...who say they're 'proud to be British'! Explore MangaiaPersonal ImpressionsVideo tour
The Islands may be sending just four athletes to the Beijing Olympics, but they're all proud to flying the flag for their homeland. Meet the Islands' Olympians
And here to read about the dynasty Marsters founded
Unique memories are the lasting souvenirs of a Cook Islands visit, but if you're after something more tangible there's everything from a $3 note to precious black pearls Take the Islands home