Must-see shopping in 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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best-stocked souvenir shop is in Avarua.

Centrally located.

Good for T-shirts.

The locals' choice.