Boroko Market

Boroko Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables such as Coconuts, Watermelon, Pawpaw (Papaya), Kaukau, Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes, Egg Plant, Okra etc.

Due to the heat, it is recommended to try and avoid the busy time of the day.

Prices are significantly cheaper than supermarkets, and most importantly all the fruits and vegetables are very fresh!

Opening hours: 7:30-17:00

Address:  Cnr Lahara Ave, Bisini Parade & Okari St, Port Moresby

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Koki Fish Market

If you are looking for the freshest most affordable local seafood in Port Moresby, then Koki Fish Market is the best place to go!

You can find a wide variety of fresh and extremely cheap local seafood such as Crabs, Prawns, Lobster, Moreton Bay Bugs, Clams, Squid, Red Emperor, Tuna, Grouper, etc. selling at the Market, and they will even descale the fish for you for a reasonable fee.

Because of a lack of refrigeration at the market, to ensure that you purchase the freshest seafood, please try and go there early on Saturday morning, preferably before 10AM.

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

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Safety tips

While there are many fresh local markets in Port Moresby, most of them can be considered “dangerous” for tourists, expats and even local people.

These two markets are also very busy so it is recommended to go there with a security escort or a group of people who know Port Moresby well.

Koki Fish Market is not a 100% safe place, so if you are not local please ensure that you go there with reliable security or avoid the busy time. 

Please don’t bring important things with you, make sure that you have a small amount of cash in small denominations, always be aware of anything suspicious, and take care of your belongings!

Please don’t forget to bring your eco bags to carry your shopping!