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Morobe Province (previously named Adolfhafen in German New Guinea) is a province on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Lae. The province covers 34,500 km², with a population of 539,725 (2000 census). There is also Huon Peninsula. The province has 9 administrative d Papua New Guinea
Capital: Lae
Districts:
Bulolo District Finschhafen District Huon District Kabwum District Lae District Markham DistrictMenyamya DistrictNawae and DistrictTewae-Siassi District

The Morobe Province has 10 Members of Parliament as follows;
1/ Morobe Regional - Hon. Luther Wenge
2/ Bulolo Open - Hon. Sam Basil
3/ Finchafen Open - Hon. Theodore Zurenuoc
4/ Huon Gulf Open - Hon. Sasa Zibe
5/ Kabwum Open - Hon. Bob Dadae
6/ Lae Open - Hon. Bart Philemon
7/ Markham Open - Hon. Konie Iguan
8/ Menyamya Open - Hon. Benjamin Phillip
9/ Nawae Open - Hon. Timothy Bonga
10/ Tewai Siassi Open - Hon. Vincent Michaels

The Local Level Government (LLG's) are as follows:

1/ Mumeng LLG - Mathias Phillip, President.
2/ Buang LLG - Steven Sep, President.
3/ Watut LLG - Waka Daman, President.
4/ Wau Rural LLG - John Yawa, President.
5/ Waria LLG - Morokoi Gaiwata, President.
6/ Wau Bulolo Urban LLG - Jack Nawi, President.
The region includes the Huon Peninsula and Markam River, with the Finisterrre Mountains in the north, and the Owen Stanleys in the south of the Province. Lae was a airport previous to the war, and is most famous as the place Ameila Airheart took off on her last flight before going missing. The region was occupied by the Japanese, and after battles further south, the region experiences intense fighting inland and along the coast. After the area was liberated, the Australian and American forces built there own bases to support further operations.istricts and 171 languages are spoken.
The gateway to the Highlands, Morobe boasts majestic mountains and lush rainforest filled with butterflies, orchids and tropical birds. The Huon Gulf provides excellent fishing and diving and there are good reefs around the coastal town of Finschhafen, Salamaua and the Siassi Islands. Salamaua District also has war relics, swimming and snorkelling, and walking to Mount Tambu for spectacular views.

Morobe Province curves around the tropical waters of the Huon Gulf. The Saruwaged Mountains, rising from the sea at the tip of the Huon Peninsula are blanketed by tangled and impenetrable rainforest. To the south-west, the fertile Markham Valley rests between equally awesome ranges while the waters between Huon Peninsula and New Britain are dotted with volcanic islands.

Lae is the capital of Morobe and Papua New Guinea’s second-largest city. It was once a tiny mission station before the 1920s goldrush at Wau, and later developed into a major seaport. The town is well serviced by banks, hotels, department stores, markets and artefact shops. Goldmining, birdwatching and butterflies can be seen around Wau and Bulolo in the hills south of Lae. Lae is linked to the Highlands by the Okuk Highway.









Things to see
Lae Botanical Gardens: This haven of greenery has huge trees, bright, noisy birds, lizards and an extensive orchid collection, including the world’s largest orchid.

Lae War Cemetery: Most of the 2363 graves in this peaceful, well-kept cemetery are of young Australians. Located within the Botanical Gardens, it’s a short walk from town along Coronation Drive to Memorial Avenue. A map of the cemetery is available for those interested in locating particular headstones. Contact Morobe Tourism Bureau for more information on 472 7823.

Unitech: The Matheson Library of technology is the largest in the South Pacific and there is also a collection of artefacts with rare pieces. Buildings worth seeing are the haus tambaran-style (spirit house) coffeehouse and the 36 Sepik-style carved pillars in Duncanson Hall. Parks and gardens surround the buildings. Located 8km out of town on Bumbu Road.

Rainforest Habitat: Located next to the University of Technology is 3000sq m of rainforest under a canopy, with a lake, raised walkways, semi-tame birds and beautiful flowers. You’ll find the largest variety of birds of paradise species kept anywhere in the world, together with other native wildlife such as tree kangaroos, parrots, cassowaries and the unique New Guinean long-nosed echidna. Open daily 10am to 4 pm. Contact Ph: 475 7839 for more information.

Markets: Lae’s main market is located on Air Corps Road west of the old airstrip. Food, produce and local curios are available here. Smaller markets are out of town on Butibum Road and just past the Bumbu Bridge on the way to Unitech.

Arts & Crafts: Street sellers often position themselves outside department stores. Look for bilums and other crafts at the main market. The biggest selection is at Melanesian Arts Centre Ph: 472 1604, located at the old airport below the town.Wau and Bulolo: Goldmining, birdwatching and butterflies are the attractions in this area in the hills south of Lae. Wau Ecology Institute, which does research on the country’s ecology, has a small museum with photos of Wau in its heyday, hostel accommodation and a Butterfly Ranch with an amazing variety of insects. The Insect Farming and Trading Agency on Godwin Street in Bulolo, run in conjunction with Lae Unitech, is similar. The small McAdam National Park preserves the last virgin stands of Klinkii and hoop pine and has many birds and tree kangaroos. There is one trail and you will need a guide.