What are the best things to do in Port Moresby?
Top picks in Port Moresby include Port Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery, Ela Beach Craft Market. See the full list and itinerary on this Port Moresby travel guide.
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Port Moresby Travel Guide
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Photo: MSchlauch · Public domain
Why visit Port Moresby
Travel guide for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Port Moresby is a stop in Papua New Guinea, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Port Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery, Ela Beach Craft Market instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 60–150 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The warmer, drier months for the outdoors. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Port Moresby
1
Port Moresby Nature Park
2
Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
3
Ela Beach Craft Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Port Moresby
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.
Plan your trip
Port Moresby itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Port Moresby Nature Park
- Visit Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
- Visit Ela Beach Craft Market
- Eat at Asia Aromas
Budget
Port Moresby trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 60–150
per person / day
Luxury
USD 175–285+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Port Moresby
Estimated total (USD)
$2,355
≈ $1,178 per person · $336 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $110/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Port Moresby mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 60–150 · luxury 175–285+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
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.
Where to stay
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.
Shopping
- Vision City Mega Mall
- Harbour Side
- Waterfront Shopping Mall
Nightlife
- Duffy Cafe
Museums & culture
- Papua New Guinea National Museum & Art Gallery
In pictures
Port Moresby gallery
Photos: MSchlauch, Jialiang Gao (peace-on-earth.org), derivative work: Rhinen, Brian ireland, Frank Hurley — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Port Moresby travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Port Moresby?
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors.
How many days do I need in Port Moresby?
Plan at least 1 days in Port Moresby for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Port Moresby?
Popular stays in Port Moresby include Airways Hotel, Gateway Hotel, Grand Papua Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Port Moresby cost?
On the ground in Port Moresby (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 60–150, and luxury about 175–285+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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