Port Moresby - Post Report Question and Answers
Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
Residents walk or job around their compounds or at the Yacht Club. USG personnel are strongly encouraged to leave the compound only in a vehicle with windows up and doors locked. A local hiking club organizes hikes in nearby national parks and hills. Some expats bike, with guards accompanying them and there is a mountain biking group that organizes strenuous long-distance rides at sunrise. The main form of outdoor exercise is at the pools, tennis and basketball courts, as well as swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving offshore in the Coral Sea. But the ocean in general is recommended to only be accessed via boat to offshore islands, not entered via the local coastline due to pollution. However, many locals enjoy the local beaches and some expats drive long distances out of town to reach beaches away from city runoff and sewage discharge. - Aug 2025
