Must-see shopping in Australia & Pacific

  • Nuigo Market

    The Sepik

    There is also Nuigo market which sells buai, pitpit and sometimes woven pandanus satchels.

  • Market

    Papua New Guinea

    The market has fruit and vegetables as well as some clothing, bilums and local shell jewellery.

  • Mangaia Airport Shop

    The Cook Islands

    This tiny shop opens for incoming flights. It also doubles as a booking office for tours and activities.

  • Turtles & Ocean/Earth

    Rarotonga

    Interesting designs spoofing global brands and also that Cook Islands rugby shirt you've always wanted.

  • Town Council Handicrafts

    Savusavu & Around

    This small stall at the back of the Savusavu markets is devoted to local, woven and wooden handicrafts.

  • Handicrafts Stall

    Savusavu & Around

    Across the road from the Copra Shed is a handicrafts stall where a local man sells his wooden carvings.

  • Arii Creation

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Sells a wide variety of clothes and T-shirts all made with local-style floral or patterned fabrics.

  • Vainetini Te Akapuanga

    The Cook Islands

    Local crafts are for sale at this centre next to the Atiu Town Hall. Opening hours are flexible.

  • Odyssey

    Pape'ete

    This music shop has a decent selection of CDs by local artists; you can listen before you buy.

  • Ma'uke Market

    The Cook Islands

    From 8.30am on Friday morning you can buy fresh produce at Ma’uke market, near the wharf.

  • Tahi Perles

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    A family-run pearl farm, a few kilometres south of Uturoa. Has loose and mounted pearls.

  • Bounty Bookshop

    Avarua

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

  • Fiji Museum

    Suva

    The gift shop stocks a good selection of Fijian books on history, cooking and birds.

  • Vanillère

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    One of the best places to buy all sorts of vanilla products; located at Hotopu Bay.

  • Handicrafts Market

    Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group

    This small covered market has a variety of traditional Fijian handicrafts for sale.

  • Moorea Tattoo

    Mo'orea

    James Samuela is highly trained, young and professional, and speaks good English.

  • Crafts Centre

    The Marquesas

    Woodcarvings by 'Ua Pou masters as well as seed necklaces and other local crafts.

  • Opeta Tattoo

    Mo'orea

    Originally from the Marquesas, Opeta specialises in elaborate Marquesan designs.

  • Chambri Market

    The Sepik

    Chambri market on Boram Rd sells buai (betel nut) and a few artefacts.

  • Beckzle Plaza

    Papua New Guinea

    It’s possible to buy snorkelling gear from the sports shop in Beckzle Plaza.

  • Librarie du Vaima

    Pape'ete

    A great bookshop with some ancient gems and a few new paperbacks in English.

  • Central Market

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Fruit, vegies and souvenirs. Also a good place to find local vanilla pods.

  • Janet’s

    Apia

    Janet's stocks a large range of woodcarvings, siapo and gifts.

  • Hei Tattoo

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Isidore Haiti specialises in Marquesan and tribal-style tattoos.

  • Galerie Tai’oa

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    Sells a stunning collection of mostly Marquesan woodcarvings.

  • La Promenade

    Noumea

    Spacious shopping centre in front of the Hilton in Anse Vata.

  • Kato's Store

    The Cook Islands

    Well-stocked grocery store. Also the island’s only bakery.

  • Frankies

    Savai'i

    The biggest and best-stocked supermarket on Savai'i.

  • Island Craft

    Avarua

    The best-stocked souvenir shop is in Avarua.

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