Muri Night Market: Everything you need to know about this taste of paradise!

After being closed for over a year during the height of the pandemic, the reopening of the Muri Night Markets was a long-awaited celebration among locals and visiting tourists alike!

Rarotonga has some incredible local foods, drinks, vendors, and stall holders all in one buzzing evening marketplace in Muri. It is absolutely a must-do in Rarotonga and one of the highlights of any Rarotonga itinerary!

And right now, with great flights to Rarotonga from New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii the Muri Night Markets are a popular place to be – so get in early, enjoy the atmosphere and some seriously tasty treats!

Taco's at the Muri Night Markets, Rarotonga.
Taco’s and treats at Pierre’s stall.

When are the Muri Night Markets open? 

The night markets are open from 5:00pm (until about 8:00pm) on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. 

Opening hours and what day is the Muri Night Markets on in Rarotonga.
Muri Night Market open from 5:00pm.

What’s for sale at the Muri Night Markets? 

The night markets offer an awesome variety of food.  There are food stalls, trucks, trailers and tables set up with everything from local BBQ meals, seafood, curries, pizza, desserts and more…

Some of the vendors we’ve taste-tested and can personally(!) recommend: 

  • Adam’s Pizza
  • Be Fruitful Raro (real fruit ice cream)
  • The Falafel Shack
  • Baby Pancakes
  • The Seafood Man
  • Noodle Tent
  • Churbros

And there is lots more to choose from!

Be Fruitful Raro real fruit ice cream at the Muri Night Markets, Rarotonga.
Ordering a soursop fresh fruit ice cream at BeFruitful Raro.
Eating prawns at the Muri Night Markets, Rarotonga.
Amazing garlic prawns from The Seafood Man.

Cash or EFTPOS?

The Muri Night Market is cash-only with NZD currency.  

  • Tip: There is an ATM less than 20m away from the entrance to the markets that accepts international cards for cash withdrawals. 
BSP ATM to the left of the Muri Night Markets entrance. There is an ATM not far from the Muri markets.
BSP ATM to the left of the market entrance.

Where exactly are the Muri Night Markets? 

The market is easy to spot on the main Ara Tapu road as you enter the Muri district in Ngatangiia.

Map of the Muri Night Markets in Rarotonga.
Muri Night Markets on the eastern side of Rarotonga.

Useful tips for visiting the Muri Night Markets

  • Get there early: The markets open at 5:00pm and it’s a good idea to go early as they have the widest selection of food on offer from the start. (The markets are very popular that most stalls often sell out!). 
  • Cash: Bring NZD cash or Cook Islands coins as stalls are cash only. 
  • Parking: There is roadside parking along the main road in both directions from the market.
  • Bus: Get dropped off by bus at the Muri Beach stop.  There are nighttime clockwise buses Monday to Saturday. 
Try the soursop ice cream at the Muri Night Markets in Rarotonga.
BeFruitful – real fruit ice cream.

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