Day trips

Day trips from Port Moresby

The trips worth the ticket from Port Moresby — with honest travel times.

Photos for Port Moresby are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Varirata National Park (~40 km)

Getting there: Tour/4WD (~1h).

Rainforest, hornbills, the lookout over the harbour — the classic half-day escape.

Getting there: Tour (~1h15).

Highland air, the war history, cooler walks.

Getting there: Tour.

River swimming spots popular with locals on weekends.

Getting there: Organized boat trips.

The island village across the harbour: stilt houses, the traditional fishing culture.

What's the single best day trip from Port Moresby?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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