Port Moselle Market
Nouméa's covered market under blue roofs, selling fish, produce and Pacific crafts.
Updated 3 September 2026
The Port Moselle market occupies a set of hexagonal pavilions with blue roofs beside the marina in central Nouméa, and it is where the city buys its food: fish landed that morning, tropical produce from the west coast and the islands, flowers, cheese and bread from the French side of the shopping, and craft stalls with Kanak and Wallisian work. Cafés along the edge fill with people eating breakfast.
What you'll find
- The blue pavilions - the hexagonal roofs the market is built under.
- The fish hall - the morning's catch sold from the ice slabs.
- The produce stalls - tropical fruit and vegetables from the west coast and islands.
- The craft section - Kanak and Wallisian work sold alongside the food.
When to go
Mornings are the time; the market opens early and winds down by lunchtime. Weekends are busiest. It closes Mondays.
Good to know
It closes on Mondays and everything is over by early afternoon. Prices in New Caledonia are high by any measure, including here. Parking beside the market fills early.
Nearby
Saint Joseph's Cathedral is uphill, and the marina is beside it.
What to pack for Port Moselle Market
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- A reusable bag or container - For market produce and cutting down on packaging. Find on Amazon
- Modest clothing - Shoulders and knees covered - the single most common requirement. Find on Amazon
- Wet wipes + hand sanitiser - Street food and washbasins do not always go together. Find on Amazon
- A scarf or shawl - To cover the head or shoulders on entry; women especially at mosques. Find on Amazon
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