Adventure Park PNG

Yes you read it right, I am talking about a theme park in PNG, the first of it's kind in the country. By international standards, it is tiny but hey, over here, we're quite happy with what we can get. There aren't a lot of facilities in the park but it still makes for a nice weekend getaway if you live in nearby Port Moresby. It is located around 14-mile just before you reach Pacific Adventist University. There is no entrance fee unless you want to use the facilities. 

So what can you do here? You can use the 2 waterslides, the first in the country. K20 will get you in for half a day and K30 for the whole day. You can also go fish in one of two man-made lakes. You can take home whatever you catch for only K20/kilogram. The thing is, a lot of people fish here so most of the fish you can catch are tiny. There's also a children's playground, a little field with some ducks, goats and deer. A footpath will take you over a couple of wooden bridges and take you around the whole area. It's a pleasant walk around. The whole area has plenty of picnic tables too and lots of room to run around in.

the entrance to the park. you can see there's ample parking.

K20 for half a day and K30 for the whole day.

this is a first for PNG!

plastic fantastic African animals.

the entrance has a fountain to greet you.

lakes cafe where you can get refreshments.

people lining up at the counter. it is self-serve.

the menu.

the al fresco cafe area is quite pleasant to sit in.

if it is raining, you can also sit inside.

there is only one toilet here.

they're nice and clean and stocked with toilet paper.

there's running water to wash your hands before a meal.

they also sell souvenirs here.

you can take home what you catch in the lake.

here's a bag full of freshly caught fish.

i got one!!!

it's a baby!!!

ducks out and about.

this goat likes to stare.

the deer are shy... as always.

roofed areas for picnics.

a wooden bridge marks the start of the footpath.

these picnic tables are at the far end of the second lake.

three little islands with picnic tables are also available.

metal park benches line the lake's shoreline.

water for the lakes comes from large pipes like this.

let's slide!!! the blue slide has a milder grade. the yellow slide is steeper.

I highly recommend coming here if you want a change of scenery from Port Moresby. The drive will only take you less than 20 minutes. They serve sandwiches and pies there as well as coffee and sodas. They also have clean toilets in case you're planning on spending the whole day there.