Rabaul Market
An open-air market by the harbor where Tolai vendors sell betel nut, tropical fruit, smoked fish and strings of shell money.
Rabaul Market was one of the first parts of the town to recover after the volcanic eruption. Every morning, local villagers bring taro, bananas, papaya, betel nut, smoked fish and megapode eggs. You can also see “tabu,” the traditional shell money of the Tolai people, which is still used at weddings and ceremonies. Ask permission before taking photos, keep an eye on your belongings, and avoid walking alone at dusk.
Opening hours
About 07:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Rabaul Volcano Observatory
- Simpson Harbour Wreck Diving
- New Guinea Club & Rabaul Museum
- Admiral Yamamoto's Bunker
- Rabaul Hot Springs
- Submarine Base
- Tavurvur Volcano
- Vulcan Crater