Cook Islands

Takitumu

Takitumu is a district on Rarotonga, the main island of the Cook Islands. It’s part of the island’s coastal setting and serves as a gateway for visitors to the island’s dive scene. With 29 dive sites spread around Rarotonga, most diving is accessible from the island’s lagoon and outer reefs via local dive centers and charter operators. Expect warm tropical water, gentle currents, and abundant reef life around fringing reefs and nearshore sites. The Cook Islands offer a relaxed reef-focused diving experience ideal for drift dives and macro encounters, though the typical dive takes place from boats departing from nearby coastal villages.

Essential information for traveling in Cook Islands

About Cook Islands

Sea
South Pacific Ocean
Timezone
Pacific/Rarotonga
Languages
EN
Demonym
Cook Islander
Phone prefix
+682

Practicalities

Currency
NZD
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type I
Airports
RAR AIT

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Takitumu

Nearby Dive Sites (29)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Takitumu

The best time to dive in Takitumu

The best months to dive in Takitumu are from January to Febuary. Temperatures are confortable (26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 28 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 4/10
05 - May
24 °C 26 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
24 °C 25 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
22 °C 24 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
23 °C 24 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
23 °C 24 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
23 °C 25 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 26 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 26 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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