
Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, home to around 283,733 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Port Moresby Nature Park
Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
Ela Beach Craft Market
Port Moresby Nature Park
Ela Beach Craft Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Local favourites
Asia Aromas
Chinese Restaurant serving great food. Is popular with the local expatriate community.
Daikoku
It offers great Japanese cuisine cooked directly at your table (teppanyaki). Don't forget to try the "Puk Puk" which is Tok Pisin for crocod
Royal Papua Yacht Club
Serves good Australian cuisine with some Papua New Guinean touches. Has à la carte menu and a buffet that varies according to the day of the
Crowne Plaza
Has a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant which is probably the most expensive on the island. But if you feel like splurging this is definite
Port Moresby Golf Club
Has a nice little lunch restaurant which serves à la carte or a buffet during lunch hours.
Seoul House
Decent Korean food.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Airways Hotel
Has both hotel rooms and apartments for long-stay guests. Has a nice pool with a view down the hill to the airport, and a great breakfast bu
Gateway Hotel
Somewhat cheaper airport alternative to the Airways Hotel.
Grand Papua Hotel
A hotel that describes itself as the first "deluxe hotel" to open in Port Moresby. Rooms are expensive but modern and clean. Contains a spa
Holiday Inn
Located a bit off from the centre this hotel has very nice rooms, some sports facilities, and a great pizza restaurant (with live music at t
Holiday Inn Express
A counterpart to the Holiday Inn: cheaper but maybe better due to newer rooms. Free breakfast.