Port Moresby Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Papua New Guinea
About Port Moresby
Port Moresby is the capital and largest city ofPapua New Guinea. The city is on the shores of the Gulf of Papua. Its population is around 365,000 (2011) and growing quickly. The indigenous people of the area are the Motu-Koitabu. Moresby, as it is commonly known, got its name from Captain John Moresby who arrived in 1873 as the first European visitor. The city is quite spread out. The original colonial settlement was by the sea and this is still the port area, as well as the main business and banking district. On the hills above are upmarket residences. Closer to the airport, separated from the original town by hills, is Waigani, a 1970s development built to provide facilities for the PNG Government, which were needed for independence in 1975. Nearby are the housing areas of Boroko and Gor
Top Attractions in Port Moresby
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Moresby:
- ★Bomana War Cemetery
- ★Ela Beach Craft Market
- ★Hiking
- ★Hiri Moale Festival
- ★Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary
- ★National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
- ★Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
- ★Port Moresby Golf Club
Where to Eat in Port Moresby
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asia Aromas
- 🍴Beachside Brasserie
- 🍴Buffalo Burgers
- 🍴Crowne Plaza
- 🍴Daikoku
- 🍴Fu Gui
Where to Stay in Port Moresby
- 🏨Airways Hotel
- 🏨Ela Beach Hotel
- 🏨Gateway Hotel
- 🏨Grand Papua Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Port Moresby
- 🏨Holiday Inn
Port Moresby Travel Guide Sections
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