Shopping Avarua, Rarotonga - Lonely Planet

Must-see shopping in Avarua

  • Philatelic Bureau

    Avarua

    Cook Islands coins and bank notes are sold here, plus Cook Islands stamps (highly prized by philatelists). The unique $3 Cook Islands note is available in…

  • Bergman & Sons Pearl Store

    Avarua

    With unique and modern settings including necklaces, rings and bracelets. Hillary Clinton was gifted some Bergman black pearls when she visited the Cook…

  • BCA Art Gallery

    Avarua

    Houses a gallery specialising in contemporary Pacific art, an excellent gift shop selling pearls, clothing and designer homeware, and a relaxed courtyard…

  • Dive Shop

    Avarua

    Sells good-quality fins, masks and snorkels and surfwear. See the website for an interactive map of Raro's best snorkelling sites.

  • Perfumes of Rarotonga

    Avarua

    In Cook’s Corner Arcade in central Avarua, and also selling excellent fudge full of tropical fruit and coconut flavours.

  • M&M Ukalele & Crafts

    Avarua

    M&M sells handmade ukuleles and has a great selection of local music on CD. Phone ahead to make sure it's open.

  • Bounty Bookshop

    Avarua

    Historical and pictorial books about the Cook Islands, and international and NZ magazines.

  • Island Craft

    Avarua

    The best-stocked souvenir shop is in Avarua.

  • Mareko

    Avarua

    Good for T-shirts.