Beach near Lae, Papua New Guinea

Lae Travel Guide

Papua New Guinea

Lae is a city in Papua New Guinea with a population of 76,255, on the country’s north-eastern coast. It sits on the Huon Gulf and serves as an important urban centre in the Morobe Province.

Most air travellers arrive via Nadzab Airport (LAE), the airport serving Lae. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips are not a defining part of a Lae visit.

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Local time

76,255

Population

8,819 miles away

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Weather in Lae

Tue

29°

Wed

29°

Thu

29°

Know before you go

Pays in PGK

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +675

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread custom in Papua New Guinea, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas. While not expected, small tips for good service are appreciated.

Best time to visit Lae

Jan

31°17

Feb

30°21

Mar

31°25

Apr

30°26

May

29°28

Jun

28°24

Jul

28°26

Aug

28°27

Sep

28°22

Oct

29°27

Nov

29°24

Dec

30°23

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Lae

  1. Huon Gulf Church of the Nazarene

    christian place of worship

    0.2 km

  2. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lae, Papua New Guinea

    christian place of worship

    1.5 km

  3. Lae2Mile Seventh Day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    2.7 km

  4. Central Assembly of God Church

    christian place of worship

    1 km

  5. West Taraka Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    2.4 km

  6. Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea

    christian place of worship

    2.2 km

  7. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Lae

    christian place of worship

    0.9 km

  8. Lae Pidgin Seventh Day Adventist Church

    religious organization

    1.1 km

Getting there

Nadzab Airport · 34.3 km

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