There are actually taxis in Port Moresby, which is quite unusual for PNG, but they are in the majority of cases not safe for foreigners to ride in. The locals usually travel in PMV's (Personal Motor Vehicles) which are minibusses that take you to your destination if it is in the general direction they are headed. The adventurous traveller could probably get around by using that service but there are incidences of PMV's getting pulled over by Raskols (a word deriving from English rascal, currently in use to refer to gang members or criminals in general). and everybody on board being robbed, so a warning is in order.
The best alternative for transport around Port Moresby is to get the hotel to set it up. They usually have a shuttle service from the airport and can organize excursions of different kinds if you ask them nicely. This of course depends on the hotel.
A traditional claw-sailed canoe at the Hiri Moale Festival
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Port Moresby
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Port Moresby - updated Apr 2024
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