The Aitutaki Market

The Aitutaki Market (historically located at the Orongo Centre near the Arutanga Wharf) offers visitors an authentic, small-scale glimpse into local life in the Cook Islands. The market opens Monday to Saturday at 6am, Saturday morning is the absolute peak of the week and we suggest you be there right at opening if you want to buy fish or fruits and vegetables. Visitors can sample traditional breakfast items like grilled flying fish and cassava, alongside sticky cream donuts and fresh local dishes. Here you can also find local dishes such as rukau, poke, ika mata.