Festivals

Goroka Show

18 Sept 2026 – 20 Sept 2026Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

PNG's largest cultural festival — 100+ tribes converge for sing-sing dance and dress. 70th anniversary.

Places to stay in Eastern Highlands

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Asaro Mudmen Tribal Eco Lodge

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Eco lodge built with the Asaro tribe, 20 minutes from Goroka Airport — 6 superior and 5 standard rooms. All-inclusive rates cover meals plus performances like the Mudmen Ghost Walk and Moko Moko Victory Dance.

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Bird of Paradise Hotel

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

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Goroka's landmark hotel, centrally located near the airport with function rooms for meetings and conferences. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, Deck Bistro dining and Enzo's pizzas, plus Premier Rooms, Suites and serviced apartments for longer stays.

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Gimesave Burning Heads Lodge

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

New eco lodge on a working coffee plantation, 20 minutes from Goroka Airport. Two traditional houses with 9 ensuite rooms each, plus two forest treehouses with shared bathrooms. Coffee tours and river walks included.

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Pacific Gardens Hotel

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Pacific Gardens Hotel is in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands Province, capital of the region famed for the annual Goroka Show and its Asaro Mud Men. The hotel offers a convenient highlands base near the town's airport.

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