Perfumes of Rarotonga

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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!

Shopping

One of the best things about shopping in the Cook Islands is the variety of traditional arts and crafts. Passed down over generations, these are much sought over. Basketwork, Rito hats, shell jewellery, carvings and musical instruments head the list. Unfortunately, as with most other countries across the globe, cheap imports do filtrate, so be mindful!

Punanga Nui Cultural Market

Punanga Nui Cultural Market

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 …

Wigmore´s Superstore

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 …

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 …

Smaller islands

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 …

Perfumes of Rarotonga

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 …

Muri Night Market

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 …