Lae Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Papua New Guinea
About Lae
With no road connections between Port Moresby and much of the rest of the mainland, Lae's port is also the main way by which food from the Highlands (potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbages, etc.) reaches the capital. Coastal shipping from Lae also offers a cheaper transport option for those who cannot afford to fly to Port Moresby. Known as the "gateway to the Highlands", this does Lae a disservice as it has much to offer in its own right. In the 1920s, Lae was the busiest airport in the world - it was there that aviators in the gold mining industry first proved that it was commercially feasible to ship cargo (and not just people) by air. Lae was the last known stop of aviator Amelia Earhart on her attempted around-the-world air journey in 1937. She did not reachHowland Island, her next planne
Top Attractions in Lae
Explore the best things to see and do in Lae:
- ★Game fishing
- ★Lae Botanic Gardens
Where to Eat in Lae
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lae Garden Restaurant
- 🍴The City Cafe
Where to Stay in Lae
- 🏨Huon Gulf Motel
- 🏨Lae Highway Inn
- 🏨Lae International Hotel
- 🏨Lae Travellers Inn
Lae Travel Guide Sections
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