Ela Beach
A city beach just south of the centre, where the seaside promenade, the APEC Haus and the Hiri Moale Festival every September are the highlights.
Ela Beach lies south of the city centre. This roughly 1.5-km urban beach has a newly built seaside promenade, lawns and a children's play area. At its western end stands the APEC Haus, shaped like the prow of a traditional canoe. The water is not ideal for swimming, but it is lovely for an evening stroll and sunset. Around Independence Day in September, the Hiri Moale Festival takes place here, with traditional lakatoi sailing canoes and dancing. The promenade area is relatively safe during the day, but it is not advisable to linger after dark.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Paga Hill
- Koki Fish Market
- Hanuabada Stilt Village
- Parliament House
- National Museum and Art Gallery
- Port Moresby Nature Park
- Bomana War Cemetery