Ela Beach

Ela Beach
Sea and islands from a hill above Ela Beach

Ela Beach, formerly known as Era Kone, meaning 'Turtle Beach' in the Motuan dialect of the Papuan region of Papua New Guinea, is Port Moresby's primary public beach.

With white sand stretching approximately 1 km long, Ela Beach is the most preferred location for locals wanting to spend quality time with family, in the heart of the city.

Located along the Ela Beach front are various recreational facilities such as basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, a boardwalk, a three-star hotel, two kiosks and an amphitheater.

Ela Beach is also the host venue for the annual Hiri-Moale Festival.

History

In the early 20th century, the beach was for whites only.[1]

In 1964 a native hospital was operating at Ela Beach.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Bulbeck, Chilla (2002) [1992]. Australian women in Papua New Guinea: colonial passages, 1920-1960. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521523202.


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