Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, Port Moresby

Name: Sir Hubert Murray Stadium
Address: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

#4 among attractions in Port Moresby

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The Hubert Murray Stadium is a sports venue located in Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea. It was developed for the 1969 South Pacific Games on reclaimed land at Konedobu that had previously been shoreline mangroves. The athletics events and the opening and closing ceremonies were held at the new stadium, which was named after Sir Hubert Murray, a former lieutenant governor. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1969 (55 years ago)Capacity: 25 thous.Coordinates: 9°28'1"S, 147°9'25"E

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Port Moresby Papua New Guinea

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Sir Hubert Murray Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery, Hohola Mosque, Ela Beach, Four Mile.

3.6 miNE
Museum
Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery, Port Moresby
93 min walk • The Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Port Moresby, offering visitors a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of the nation's heritage. Established in 1975, shortly after the country's independence, the...
1.5 miNE
Mosque
Hohola Mosque, Port Moresby
39 min walk • The Hohola Mosque is a mosque in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea. It is the first mosque in the country.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Ela Beach, Port Moresby
20 min walk • 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. With white sand stretching approximately 1 km long.
2.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Four Mile, Port Moresby
67 min walk • 4 Mile is an industrial area of Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea, located just north of Boroko and south of Gordon.
1.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Three Mile, Port Moresby
50 min walk • 3 Mile is a residential suburb of Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea. It is adjacent to Korobosea and The Port Moresby General Hospital is also inside this suburb.
4.3 miN
Universities and schools
University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
109 min walk • The University of Papua New Guinea is a university located in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea. It was established by ordinance of the Australian administration in 1965.
2 miNW
Village
Hanuabada, Port Moresby
52 min walk • Hanuabada is a coastal village in Papua New Guinea in the outskirts of the nation's capital, Port Moresby. It is the biggest village in the Motuan tribe and is often known by its locals as "HB." Hanuabada means "big village" in Motu. It is northwest of Downtown Port Moresby. It has a population of over 15,000.
3.3 miNE
Library
National Library of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
85 min walk • The National Library of Papua New Guinea is, as its name suggests, the national library of Papua New Guinea. Founded in 1978, it is located in Port Moresby.
2.8 miE
Sport, Sport venue
PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby
72 min walk • PNG Football Stadium is a sporting ground in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It hosted three games for the 1989–1992 Rugby League World Cup. It has been the home ground for the Papua New Guinea national rugby league team since 1975. It has a total capacity of approximately 15,000 and is the National Stadium of Papua New Guinea.
~1390 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Konedobu, Port Moresby
7 min walk • Konedobu is a suburb of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. It is located in the valley in between Touaguba Hill and Burns Peak.
2.9 miE
City, Neighbourhood
Boroko, Port Moresby
74 min walk • Boroko is a suburb of Port Moresby, the capital city of Papua New Guinea. It includes a residential area and a sports and recreation precinct, and was once a significant commercial centre but the business area is now in decline.