Muri Night Market
An open-air food night market beside Muri Beach, with dozens of stalls serving grilled fish, raw fish salad, coconut cake and snacks from around the world at affordable prices.
Muri Night Market is held on an open lot near Muri Beach and operates several evenings a week, from about 5 to 9 p.m. It is a popular dinner spot for locals and visitors alike. Stalls serve Cook Islands specialties such as ika mata (raw fish in coconut milk), grilled tuna, taro, breadfruit and grilled skewers, along with Thai, Indian, dessert and fresh juice options. Most dishes cost around NZ$10 to 20. Seating is limited, so arrive early. Most stalls accept cash only.
Opening hours
Approx. 5:00–9:00 pm (several evenings a week)
Nearby sights
- Te Ara – Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
- Te Vara Nui Village
- Muri Lagoon & Beach
- Avana Harbour (Ngatangiia)
- Titikaveka Beach & Fruits of Rarotonga Snorkelling
- Maire Nui Gardens
- Takitumu Conservation Area
- Arai-Te-Tonga Marae