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City in Morobe, Papua New Guinea
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Lae is a city in the Huon Gulf region of Papua New Guinea. Lae is PNG's second city, after the capital Port Moresby and its main economic hub as most of the production from the country's Highlands area is exported through the city, transported along the Highlands Highway.
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A mix of Australian, Chinese and local cuisines.
Multiple restaurants and bars.
Has a swimming pool suitable for adults and children.
By car
Lae can be reached by car from most cities in PNG's Highlands, via the Highlands Highway, and also from Madang on the north coast.
By bus
By boat
It is possible to get a berth on a coastal freighter from Port Moresby.
Take care when driving around Lae. Although the roads are improving, there are many pot holes.
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