Guidebook for Avarua District
Food Scene
This is a very reasonably priced asian restaurant with a large variety of tasty dishes.
Bamboo Jacks Restaurant
Ara TapuThis is a very reasonably priced asian restaurant with a large variety of tasty dishes.
If you’re visiting town, stop by the Punanga Nui Markets to discover vendors selling local delicacies. Surprising to many tourists is the rich diversity of food experiences in Cook Islands. With seafood an obvious specialty, be sure to try the national dish ika mata, also known in French as poisson cru or English raw fish with coconut sauce and lime, the Cook Island take on ceviche.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punanga Nui Market
Ara TapuIf you’re visiting town, stop by the Punanga Nui Markets to discover vendors selling local delicacies. Surprising to many tourists is the rich diversity of food experiences in Cook Islands. With seafood an obvious specialty, be sure to try the national dish ika mata, also known in French as poisson cru or English raw fish with coconut sauce and lime, the Cook Island take on ceviche.
Charlies Cafe and Beach Hire
Ara TapuDrinks & Nightlife
Trader Jacks
Ara TapuIf you want to let loose and dance to the latest music and experience the party bus and then a great night club. They often have live international bands.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rehab
Ara TapuIf you want to let loose and dance to the latest music and experience the party bus and then a great night club. They often have live international bands.
This is a popular hang out for young people and looks over the water. Nice cool breeze on hot nights with a cold beer or any other beverage.
On the Rocks
This is a popular hang out for young people and looks over the water. Nice cool breeze on hot nights with a cold beer or any other beverage.
Parks & Nature
Always let someone know that you are going on this hike.
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Te Rua Manga (The Needle)
Always let someone know that you are going on this hike.
Arts & Culture
Also the arts and dance centre which often host large cultural events so check the tourism website for more information.
Cook Islands National Museum
Constitution AvenueAlso the arts and dance centre which often host large cultural events so check the tourism website for more information.
This is an interactive museum with a cafe and souvenir shop.
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Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
This is an interactive museum with a cafe and souvenir shop.
Essentials
CITC Foodland
Ara TapuOpen during the work week and Saturday until 2pm.
This is a 24 hour petrol station and convenience store which has all the basic food and other essentials.
Oasis Petrol
Ara TapuThis is a 24 hour petrol station and convenience store which has all the basic food and other essentials.
Shopping
Has the widest selection of locally made arts and crafts and black pearl jewellery. Mention that you are staying with Fletcher and get a 15% discount.
Island Craft Ltd
Ara TapuHas the widest selection of locally made arts and crafts and black pearl jewellery. Mention that you are staying with Fletcher and get a 15% discount.