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Goroka: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 29,333 people (2021), 1,600 meters above sea level.

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Now in the cityGoroka+16°CClear night · sunrise 05:52 AMupdated 11:00 PM
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Places on the map1
Exchange ratePGK 4.53per 1 $PGK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Goroka in pictures20 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • kidnapping
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Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to  crime, civil unrest , and  piracy. Exercise increased caution due to  kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters .  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Goroka Airport GKA700 m from the centre
Chimbu Airport CMU47 km from the centre
Madang Airport MAG107 km from the centre
Cities of Papua New Guinea
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