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By motor scooter in Rarotonga
By motor scooter in Rarotonga
To drive a scooter you need a Cook Islands driver’s license. If you don't have a motorbike licence, be prepared to do a short test, which requires you to zigzag between cones to demonstrate that you are able to control a bike. The licensing section at the Police HQ in Avarua is open from 8AM until 12PM, is closed for lunch between 12PM and 1PM, then opens again at 1PM and closes for the day at 3PM. The drivers license office stops administering the tests at 2:30PM. It is best to arrive in the morning or as close to 1PM as possible to ensure that you can get your license. Pay $20 for the licence, and $5 for the test. If you happen to be travelling to Aitutaki it is wise to your licence there, because there is no queues and it costs $2.50 instead of $20! On the other islands, nobody asks for a licence.
It is not compulsory to wear helmets by law, unless the speed for motorised scooters and motor bikes is exceeded beyond 40 km/h.
There are lots of motor scooter hire options. You will find a couple in most villages. Expect to pay around $20 per day or $100 a week for scooter hire.
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