Beach near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby Travel Guide

Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea, on the country’s south coast, with a population of 283,733. It is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline.

Most visitors arrive by air at Jacksons International Airport (POM), which serves the city. For a nearby stretch of coast, Ela Beach is 4.8 kilometres from Port Moresby.

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Local time

283,733

Population

8,994 miles away

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Weather in Port Moresby

Tue

28°

Wed

28°

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 Port Moresby

Jan

31°20

Feb

31°19

Mar

30°25

Apr

30°27

May

29°21

Jun

29°13

Jul

29°11

Aug

29°9

Sep

30°14

Oct

30°18

Nov

30°18

Dec

31°20

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

Beaches near Port Moresby

  • Ela Beach

    Ela Beach

    4.8 km away

Things to do in Port Moresby

  1. PNG Football Stadium

    football stadium

    3.4 km

  2. Sir Hubert Murray Stadium

    stadium arena

    3.6 km

  3. Sir John Guise Stadium

    stadium arena

    0.6 km

  4. Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery

    museum

    2.3 km

  5. Bava Park

    park

    4.2 km

  6. Amini Park

    cricket ground

    4 km

  7. PMRL Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.7 km

  8. Unagi Oval

    park

    1.6 km

Getting there

Jacksons International Airport · 3.8 km

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