Port Moresby is located at the edge of the Papuan Barrier Reef, which is full of wonderful diving sites. There is a dive center on Loloata Island where you can rent diving gear but you have to be certified diver.

The staple diet of the Papua New Guineans consists of starchy vegetables like taro, sweet potato, breadfruit, wild sago and yams. Hotels and restaurants do serve western food (especially those that cater to tourists), so getting a good western meal won't be a problem. The food is super cheap though the alcohol is expensive.

The most famous landmark in the city is the Port Moresby Nature Park (formerly called the National Botanical Gardens). If you want to see a cassowary, the famed flightless bird, this is your chance. The park is also home to wallabies, birds of paradise and other beautiful creatures.