Goroka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
About Goroka
With around 20,000 people, Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands province of PNG. It is1,600m (5,200ft)above sea level and blessed with a very pleasant, spring-like climate all year round. A university town and a base for several NGOs and institutes like the partially internationally funded Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research, Goroka is somewhat less off the beaten path than rural PNG in general. For tourists, the town is best known for the Goroka Show cultural event, which draws visitors from near and far every September, though it does have natural and cultural attractions that can be enjoyed around the year.
Top Attractions in Goroka
Explore the best things to see and do in Goroka:
- ★Asaro village
- ★Daulo Pass
- ★J.K. McCarthy Museum
- ★Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park
- ★Raun Raun Theatre
- ★Rugby League
- ★The Goroka Show
- ★Walks
Where to Eat in Goroka
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Deck Bistro
- 🍴Mandarin
- 🍴Pacific Gardens Hotel
- 🍴Papindo
- 🍴The Steak House
Where to Stay in Goroka
- 🏨Bird of Paradise Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Phoenix
- 🏨Lutheran Guesthouse
- 🏨Pacific Gardens
Goroka Travel Guide Sections
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