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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Avarua

The Dive Centre 'Big Fish' is situated at Aroa Beach, opposite The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa. This is the largest dive centre on the island and the only German centre with a large percentage of...

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 12 attractions in Avarua

Punanga Nui is buzzing on Saturday mornings.  To enjoy the market like a local, drag yourself out of bed early (7-8am).  You'll get to see the mountains of local seasonal produce on offer.  The...

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 12 attractions in Avarua

Sunday services are filled with hymns sung in the Maori language at this island church which dates back to 1853. The local graveyard is noted for some famous inhabitants including American author Robert Dean Frisbie.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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.

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 12 attractions in Avarua

A small but friendly company with an open air format.  People are kind.  Grounds are pretty.  Nothing fancy.  Nice lotions.

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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.

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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.

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 12 attractions in Avarua

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

Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 12 attractions in Avarua

This museum contains a collection of artwork and historical artifacts including weapons, carvings and costumes.

Attraction type: Art gallery; History museum
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The SS Matai, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co., was carrying a load of Model T cars when it was wrecked on Dec. 24, 1916. This area is now a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving.

Attraction type: Historic site
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