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 Follow everyone else by catalysta
All the while you'll hear some of the lovely local music playing, both live bands and recorded music.
If you get hungry or thirsty, sample some of the food vendors wares, including fresh fish and various preparations made from the luscious local fruits. Leave a Comment
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 Funky Pearl Shops by catalysta
Black pearls are cultured on the islands of Manihiki and Penryhn, then sold primarily on Rarotonga. Leave a Comment Theme: JewelryAddress: Mostly in Avarua
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 Wood-carved Tangaroa by FletteMette
Try the local seafood, or delicious fresh fruit sold from the back of open vans - sun-riped pawpaw (papaya), mango, pineapple, bananas...
Some Saturdays there are local bands performing at the market.
* Colourful pareus.
* Rito hats, made from young palm shoots, as worn by Cook Islands women when they dress up for church.
* Wooden carvings, the typical one being of Tangaroa, the Polynesian god of the sea and of fertility.
* Tivaevae - intricately designed hand-stitched quilts. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: To the west of Avarua town centre.
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 Coconut Soap by FletteMette
A great place to shop for very affordable, sweet-smelling souvenirs and gifts - and to sample the banana, mango and coffee liqueurs.
* The coconut soap - all natural, made from coconut oil. Plain or perfumed.
* They've even found yet another use for the miracle fruit of the Cook Islands, the Noni, and started making a coconut & noni soap now - looking forward to giving it a try next time I go.. :o)
* Coconut oil - but remember that if you're returning home to a more temperate climate, the colder temperatures might make the oil "cloudy", it starts to solidify.
* Perfume, of course!
* Banana, mango and coffee liqueurs - in a Tangaroa bottle if that's your fancy. Leave a Comment
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 The Perfumes of Rarotonga by catalysta
Essential oils and perfumes manufactured on Rarotonga are available at bargain prices, inlcuding their own lovely Pearl of the Pacific perfume.
But don't stop there, you have to sample the luscious banana and mango liqueurs, and maybe take one home in a ceramic Tangeroa bottle.
Not much, and worth every penny! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Either visit the garden factory on the east side of the island in Matavera, or stop in the shop in Avarua.Website: http://www.perfumes.co.ck/
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Black pearls from the oyster Pinctada margaritifera, cultivated in the lagoons of the northern Cook Islands of Manihiki and Penrhyn, are a very popular (and rather expensive) souvenir.
The price of a pearl depends on its size and quality - its shape, bumps & ridges on its surface, colour, and lustre.
There are several shops in Avarua where you can buy black pearls and pearl jewelry - but make sure you buy from a member of The Cook Islands Pearl Guild, as the members have quality standards & product guarantees.
Shops where you'll find black pearls include Bergman & Sons, Island Crafts and Beachcomber - all in Avarua. Leave a Comment Theme: Jewelry
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 Map of Rarotonga by catalystaLeave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: In Titikaveka, down the road towards Muri Beach from Avarua.
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 by emmicat
A pair of carved mother of pearl earring or a pendent from Tokerau Jim will cost apporoximately $35 - 40NZ . Pearls range in price depending on size and quality so do a little research and shop around but as far as I know Tokerau Jim is the only local that does this kind of carving.
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The Saturday morning market is a must for locals and visitors alike. Pick up all your fresh fruit and veggies for cooking at home or look for local crafts and gifts - colourful pareaus, black pearls, shells, art work, etc. There's food of all kinds to be had - full grilled meals, fresh coconut milk, fresh baked goods, and delicious pawpaw with shredded coconut. There's usually some kind of live entertainment on stage and lots to see and do. Theme: Food and Drink
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 Orongo Centre, Arutanga,
Aitutaki by worldkiwi
A cold beer at Blue Nun cafe and a few postcards from the shop! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Just head for the crossroads in the centre of Arutanga. You can't miss it. There's not much else beyond the centre of town!
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