Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Avarua, Southern Cook Islands

December 13, 2021 Yuk Petri

At the base of the rugged, dramatic mountains of Rarotonga lies Avarua, a modest capital boasting a number of bustling outdoor markets, several restaurants and bars, boutiques and the National Museum of the Cook Islands. Along the Main Street you will find fine handicrafts and perfumes, as well as the black pearls for which the area is known. Although conditions are rarely reliable for swimming, there are dive sites in the area, including the famous Wreck of the Matai.
Restaurants in Avarua

1. Bergman & Sons

Avarua Cook Islands +682 21 902
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Bergman & Sons

You'll find in this store the largest collection of natural and cultured pearls on the Cook Islands, in the form of rings, earrings, strands and loose pearls.

2. TAV, Ltd.

Behind Lotus China 2nd Road Inland, Avarua Cook Islands +682 21 802
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Block-printed clothing was pioneered here by Ellena Tavioni, and a great selection of her beautiful designs for is available at this combination workshop and store.

Reviewed By philandcandi

The lovely clothing designed and executed by Elena and her staff are easily recognized by savvy shoppers in the Cook Islands and beyond.

Opposite Punanga Nui Market, Avarua Cook Islands +682 74 981 http://www.thelittleredgalleryrarotonga.com
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

The Little Red Gallery

4. Perfumes of Rarotonga Avarua

Tutakimoa Rd Cook's Corner, Avarua Cook Islands +682 25 238 [email protected] http://www.perfumes.co.ck/
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Perfumes of Rarotonga Avarua

Rarotonga is so lucky to be surrounded by the most beautiful flowers in the world. The scents, starting at sunrise, and never ending have to be smelt to be believed. We make here the most delicate of perfumes, complimentary body cosmetics, candles. Finally our local fruit liqueurs bring flavor as well as scents to the palate.Our Factory in Panama welcomes you and shows you how our various products are made, whilst in the Cook's Corner we have our famous Fudge Factory! Try an ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce!

Reviewed By ELLAI_11 - Salt Lake City, United States

We visited this store twice. Purchased most of our souvenirs there. It is conveniently located: in Avarua and right at the bus terminal. The two ladies that helped us were very nice, friendly and very willing to help us pick our items. On our second visit, they greeted us like we were long time friends. If you go there, try their fudge( so many flavors).

5. Mareko Island Creations

Ara Tapu, Avarua 0000 Cook Islands +682 20 548 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Marekopareu/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Mareko Island Creations specialises in Hand Painted Pareus (Sarongs, Lavalavas,Laplaps, Pareos), Tivaevaes (Bedcovers), Quilts, Cushion Covers and Polynesian apparel. Most of which are designed by Mareko himself. All the designs used reflect the Polynesian people, the happy and healthy environment and the beauty of our Pacific Islands.

6. Perfumes of Rarotonga

Airport Services Rd, Avarua Cook Islands +682 24 238 [email protected] http://www.islandperfumes.com
Excellent
46%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 35 reviews

Perfumes of Rarotonga

This specialty shop sells locally made perfumes, soaps and lotions.

Reviewed By LynandDarryl - Alexandra Headland, Australia

This was a great place to get souvenirs to take home from our holiday on Rarotonga. They had Island made liqueurs, scented oils, perfumes, jewellery, and other items...all well presented & well priced. Conveniently located near the airport, and well worth a visit.

7. Beachcomber Pearl Market

Main Road Taputapuatea, Avarua Cook Islands +682 21 939
Excellent
57%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 37 reviews

Beachcomber Pearl Market

Purchase jewelry, black pearls and other handcrafts at this specialty shop and art gallery.

Reviewed By holidayfuncalgary

This shop carries quality art, decor items, pearl jewelry, and fittings where you can pick your settings and your own pearls and marry the two and truly have a one of kind piece that you have choosen! This time we bought a one of kind piece. As usual we also took 2 sets of friends there 2 different times and each couple bought something! This is a mid priced store but you can find less expensive pieces of jewelry set in silver and others set in gold. Beautiful selection and to me it is important I know the reputation of the store and I have absolutely no worries! I'm not travelling all the way from Canada to worry am I being ripped off! I don't care if an item is $100 or $500 or $5000 I know in this shop I'm getting exactly what I paid for! Please feel free to check my other trip advisors on other reputable places to shop in Raro. There are 4 attractions in this building. There is an art gallery out behind, with some wonderful local art, a great coffee shop and another art, home decor, type shop.

8. Island Crafts

Centrepoint Building, Avarua Cook Islands +682 20 919 http://www.islandcraft.com
Excellent
31%
Good
62%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Island Crafts

Notable for its vast selection of handcrafts, including everything from carved wooden tikis to black pearls, this has been "the" store to go to since its 1943 opening.

9. Maui Pearls

C.I.T.C. shopping center, Avarua Cook Islands +682 26 064

This reasonably priced store specializes in unique ways to hold pearls in place and attach them to chains and necklaces.

10. Tuki's Pareu

Ara Tapu, Avarua Cook Islands +682 25 537 https://www.facebook.com/Tukis-Pareu-353727778492780/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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