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.
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Ela Beach
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Sea and islands from a hill above Ela Beach
With white sand stretching approximately 1 km long.
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
- Bulbeck, Chilla (2002) [1992]. Australian women in Papua New Guinea: colonial passages, 1920-1960. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521523202.
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