Port Moresby
depending on size. PNG’s first national park that opened in 1973 is known for its breathtaking views of Port Moresby and the Central coast, and now boasts a modern visitors centre that opened in 2019. The park is popular for school excursions, bird-watching (it is home to six of the more than 40 bird- of-paradise species),
Fireworks over Parliament Haus, Independence Drive, Port Moresby Photo: Roan Paul
Independence Dr, Waigani Reopened in October 2018 after a major National Museum & Art Gallery II is a must-see. Time your visit at dawn if possible, with the dawn service on Anzac Day a truly memorable experience. Bomana War Cemetery The final resting ground for thousands of Australian and Allied soldiers of World War LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
refurbishment, this must-see attraction houses PNG’s premier anthropological and archaeological collections that include artefacts over 40,000 years old, as well as natural history exhibits, modern art and war relics. There are five galleries, including such artefacts as a stunning ‘kula’ trading canoe from the Trobriand Islands of Milne Bay, tall posts from the Sepik used to decorate haus tambarans (spirit
houses), and intricately- carved Malangan masks from New Ireland. Opening hours are Mon-Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 1pm-3pm. Admission: Free weekdays and at all times for students and children; Sat-Sun K10 (visitors); K5 (locals).
weekend outings for city residents, and nature tours.
Port Moresby Golf Course A championship 18- hole golf course behind Parliament House full of challenging doglegs, water obstacles and tight fairways surrounded by tall trees. On the 16th hole, you may even catch a glimpse of the resident crocodile. The clubhouse offers
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Admission: K10 adult/ K6 child (visitors); K5 adult/K3 child (locals). Vehicles K50-100
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