The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Rarotonga, Southern Cook Islands

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.

Since 1989 over 20 years of Black pearl farming in the pristine lagoon of Manihiki. Family owned and operated Pearl farm. Developing and promoting brother and sister, local Pearl Technicians Mehau Johnson and Tamuela Karaponga amongst only a hand full of specialist in the field of seeding and harvesting Black Pearls. Their mother, Pearl Consultant Nga Karaponga provides in depth pearl orientation to all customers, from grading of individual pearls to pearl production methods in Manihiki. A wide range of high quality loose pearls are available direct from the family pearl farm with comparable prices. An affordable range of unique Manihiki Black pearls are also available. All pearl preferences are sure to be met. Located on a Wednesday morning at the Edgewater Resort Market. On a Saturday at the Punanganui Market. At the Trade day Markets on the ocean side opposite the Banana Court in Avarua.

We are a pearl jeweller/retailer/wholesaler/manufacturer. We have been in business for over 20 years and focus on medium to high quality jewellery although we do carry low quality as well. We are one of the few business that are accredited by the Cook Islands Government and it's Avaiki brand. We are located in he middle of town next to ANZ Bank.

Designer traditional pacific fabric art for your home. We are proud to keep the art of Tivaevae alive with both traditional hand embroidered Tivaevae, machine made or cut and tacked Tivaevae for you to hand sew yourself. Plus many other pacific inspired gifts for you to take home.

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.

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!

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.