The souvenir shops sell all the same sort of thing - shell jewellery, black pearls, grass skirts, sarongs, floral shirts and of course coconut bras. If you're tempted by the pearls, check the quality - basically you get what you pay for and if its cheap its likely to be flawed. There are some nice carved shell pendants as an alternative.

There's a local market worth checking out on Saturday mornings in Avarua. It sells the usual souvenirs sometimes a bit cheaper, fresh fruit, traditional food and flowers. And there's usually a display of traditional dancing or music. Be warned like most of the shops on Saturday, the market closes at noon.