Goroka

Located in the Eastern Highlands, Goroka is known today for its annual show, the famous mudmen and its pottery. It was coffee that primarily opened Goroka up as a commercial hub. Before World War II, German missionaries arrived in the region and, longing for European comforts, began experimental plantings of coffee. The perfect environmental conditions, a large available workforce and a worldwide demand for coffee quickly resulted in a successful business formula. In just a short time, coffee became one of the financial mainstays for Papua New Guinea.

Things to see and do

In September each year Goroka plays host to the Goroka Cultural Show, which coincides with Papua New Guinea