Day trip
Lae 1-Day Itinerary (0 Nights)
A 1-day route through Lae grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Roman Catholic Diocese of Lae · Temples & religious sites·Nature
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MorningRoman Catholic Diocese of Lae
Temples & religious sites
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lae is located in Lae and belongs to the Archdiocese of Madang. It began as an apostolic prefecture in 1959 and was elevated to a full diocese in 1966.
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After lunchMarkham River
Nature · 3.7 km from the previous stop
The Markham River flows through eastern Papua New Guinea, rising in the Finisterre Range and reaching the Huon Gulf at Lae. Along its 180-kilometer course, you can take in scenic natural landscapes.
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AfternoonMarkham Valley
Nature · 0 km from the previous stop
Markham Valley is a valley in Morobe Province, spanning the Huon Gulf district to the east and the Markham district to the west. Located near Lae, it's a good spot to take in Papua New Guinea's inland scenery.
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EveningAtzera Range
Nature · 10.1 km from the previous stop
A popular and landmark attraction with rich history and picturesque surroundings, highly recommended for visitors.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Roman Catholic Diocese of Lae, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Lae Central Lodge
0.0 km
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Lae City Hotel
0.3 km
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Lae International Hotel
0.6 km
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Lae International Hotel
0.6 km
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Hotel Morobe
0.7 km
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Lae Traveller's Inn
0.7 km
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Tours & tickets for this itinerary
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