Morobe Province

Morobe Province is an administrative region in eastern Papua New Guinea with a mix of highlands, mountains, valleys, coastal areas, and islands dotting the Huon Gulf. The province encompasses various ecosystems and settlements, with Lae serving as its largest population center and main port.

This region came to prominence in the late 1800s during German colonization when it became a center for trade and missionary work. Australian administration followed and continued to shape the territory's development through the 20th century.

More than a hundred language groups call this region home, with English and Tok Pisin becoming the shared languages in towns like Lae where people from different communities meet. This linguistic diversity shapes daily interactions and community life throughout the province.

Getting to the province is easiest by domestic flights to Lae Airport or by road using the Okuk Highway from other regions. Travel during drier months works best since weather can affect road conditions and the rainy season brings frequent flooding.

The Huon Peninsula within the province contains distinct mountain zones that support plant and animal species found nowhere else. Visitors hiking these areas often spot unusual wildlife adapted specifically to these highland environments.