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Smaller islands
The guide was updated:Putting aside Rarotonga, on all the other islands there is only basic supply... However, each has its own individual crafts and arts which can make each of them an exciting shopping spree! Remember, though, that most shops are closed on Sundays.
A top tip: at Mike Tavioni’s sculpture gallery on Atupa, you will often catch this talented man at work whose sculptures are displayed at the Punanga Nui marketplace and National Cultural Centre.
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
*this will be downloaded as a PDF.Price
€4,95
Go and wander through the lively Punanga Nui marketplace... If you are looking for quality souvenirs such as pareus (sarongs), t-shirts, island CD music, ukuleles, tivaivai (local quilts), carvings and the most romantic souvenir of them all, the Cook Islands Black Pearl, then this market is not to be missed.
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Wigmore´s Superstore
Located on the southern side of Rarotonga, this is the largest supermarket of the island and it´s just perfect for the weekly shop as it has fresh meat, vegetables, frozen food and other everyday needed products, but also alcohol and delicious ice-cream!
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Ara Tapu Road
Along the coastal Ara Tapu Road you will find loads of specialty shops for jewellery including black pearls, handicrafts and local clothing. The Cook Islands colourful stamps are a collector’s item and highly sought after by philatelists. The best place to buy stamps and Cook Island coins is the Philatelic Bureau next door to the Post Office. Moreover, if you need diving and snorkelling gear, head to Mana Court in downtown Avarua.
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Smaller islands
Putting aside Rarotonga, on all the other islands there is only basic supply... However, each has its own individual crafts and arts which can make each of them an exciting shopping spree! Remember, though, that most shops are closed on Sundays.
A top tip: at Mike Tavioni’s sculpture gallery on Atupa, you will often catch this talented man at work whose sculptures are displayed at the Punanga Nui marketplace and National Cultural Centre.
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Perfumes of Rarotonga
One of the most famous spot for souvenirs and gifts or general beauty products is Perfumes of Rarotonga: here, in fact, you will find soaps, candles, coconut oil but especially loads of paradisiac and tropical perfumes that perfectly fit the environment!
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Muri Night Market
Small market in Rarotonga where you will be enchanted not only by the cheerful atmosphere, but also by the mouth-watering local food! This is a great alternative for a night when you don´t feel like going to a fancy restaurant, but you still want to enjoy a top quality meal at reasonable prices.
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