PNG Coffee
Most people love the smell of coffee in the morning.
PNG Coffee has become PNG’s second largest agricultural export to the world.
You might even see PNG Coffee at cafes globally.
PNG Coffee is grown in the Eastern Highlands Province, the Western Highlands Province and Simbu. A large temperature clime and rich soil is the key to grow high grade coffee beans.
Many brands of locally produced PNG Coffee are sold at large Supermarkets and you can also find great coffee in Port Moresby’s cafes.
PNG Coffee should be your #1 gift idea from PNG.
Chocolate and Cacao
PNG’s cacao is rather bitter and has a unique flavour.
PNG grows cacao in 14 of 22 provinces with East Sepik, Bougainville, Madang, East New Britain, Morobe, West New Britain and New Ireland being the major producers.
You will be able to find PNG Cacao or Chocolate in large Supermarkets.
Queen Emma Chocolate is the most commercially available PNG Chocolate nationwide.
Don’t forget to store it in the fridge to prevent melting!
PNG Art (Paintings and Crafts)
You will easily find a lot of hand-made crafts such as paintings, weaving and sculptures representing the cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea.
There are over 600 different tribes dotted throughout the country.
Each province’s design has an interesting story behind it so don’t forget to ask the artist to share the story with you. Find your favorite Arts and Crafts in PNG!
Bilums (Hand Woven Bags)
Bilums are often hand-made by PNG women and reflect the artist’s provincial history.
Discover which design and material represents each province to find your favorite bilums when you travel domestically.
PNG Bilums, are extremely useful because they usually stretch to hold bulkier items, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are eco-friendly, reusable and sustainable!
SKINCARE
Popular PNG beauty brand “Oshin Organics” is fully ranged at “A Little Something From PNG”, GLOW and The Hideout Café. Any of their Coconut Oil based products from their selection of handmade, luxuriously packaged organic skincare (Organic Mosquito Repellent, Coconut Oil Body Moisturisers, Coconut Oil Soaps, Essential Oils, Lip Balms, etc) would make the perfect gift.
Where Should I Go For Souvenir Shopping?
Weekend Craft Markets
You will be able to find interesting hand-made souvenirs made by local people at Weekend Craft Markets and Night Markets around the city such as POM City Markets.
Weekend Markets are held almost every weekend around hotels and parks of PNG (subject to weather).
Supermarkets
Supermarkets in PNG are always a fascinating place to explore and discover local and imported foodstuffs.
You will be able to find products like PNG Coffee, Chocolate, Cacao, Galip Nuts, Coconut Oil which are made in PNG.
Please find delicious organic PNG MADE products at supermarkets around PNG.
Souvenir Shops
Souvenir Shops tend to be more expensive than local markets, however the product range is usually smaller and higher quality – so if you are looking for a quality gift for that special someone these stores are recommended!
GEMINI JEWELLERS at The Stanley Hotel
Gemini Jewellers is located on the ground floor of the Stanley Hotel.
They offer not only PNG Jewellery but also a range of high-end PNG souvenirs.
“A LITTLE SOMETHING FROM PNG” at Jacksons International Airport (Departure)
If you somehow forgot to buy PNG souvenirs during your stay, don’t worry you can buy a wide range of last-minute souvenirs from the airport departure lounge!
Jacksons International Airport Departure has some souvenir shops.
“A Little Something from PNG” has a large selection of souvenirs such as Coffee, T-shirts, PNG Crafts, Chocolates, Post-Cards, Fridge-Magnets, Keyrings, Bilums, Cosmetics, Carvings, Organic Skincare etc!
Don’t miss this final opportunity to stock up on souvenirs!
“GLOW” at Vision City Mega Mall
“GLOW” is situated within the bustling Vision City Mega Mall and prides itself on selling unique PNG & Polynesian inspired clothes and bilums!
If you are looking for unique Pacific themed prints suitable to wear for a tropical-formal function, GLOW should be at the top of your shopping destination list!