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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Cook Islands
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Australia High Commission in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
1St Floor, Philatelic Bureau Building, Takuvaine Rd Avarua Rarotonga
Phone: +682 73379
Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 19 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Cook Islander and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 4 days, 16 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Cook Islands?
Australia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Cook Islands including and Rarotonga.
2 - Do Cook Islander citizens need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of Cook Islands (holders of regular passports) can travel to Australia for without having to apply or obtain a Australian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Cook Islands?
The Australian representative offices in Cook Islands will be closed in observance of the following Cook Islander and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 9 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Cook Islands
Canberra, Australia time is 21:00 hours ahead of Avarua, Cook Islands
Avarua, Cook Islands
14:41PMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
11:41AMFriday, January 09, 2026