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Place · Waigani: National Museum & Parliament

Bomana War Cemetery

A Commonwealth war cemetery of about 3,800 graves from the New Guinea and Kokoda campaigns, in trim gardens north of Waigani: a quiet 45-minute stop by car, best combined with a morning trip out of town.

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Key facts

Time on site
45–60 min
p95 90 min
Price
Free
adult, 2026 estimate
Hours
unknown
see note below
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
Painful
Waigani: National Museum & Parliament: painful
Getting there
Car to the cemetery gate; stay with the driver
  • Kokoda campaign
  • Quiet gardens
  • By car
  • Free entry
  • Works with kids

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Plan

Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes

Go now?

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Open
Hours unknown
Crowds

Quietest Mon–Sun · desk estimate

Tickets
  • Adult: Free
Time to spend
45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
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Know before you go

  • The cemetery was established after the Second World War to hold Allied servicemen who died in Papua and New Guinea, including many from the Kokoda campaign.
  • It sits about 30–40 minutes north of Town by car; combine it with a morning trip toward the Sogeri plateau.
  • Go in the morning, with a driver who waits, and leave before the afternoon heat.
  • It is a well-kept place; keep voices low.

Best time of day

Plan 45–60 min inside.

quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

30min

Worthwhile

45min

Typical

60min

p95

90min

Opening hours are posted at the gate (check); go in daylight.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.

Official site ↗

Dress code
  • Modest and respectful.

What to wear: dress-code checker

Bags & lockers
  • Small bag.
Photos
  • Allowed with respect; do not pose on graves.
What's closed
  • After darkcheckDo not visit after dark.
  • Anzac Day (25 April) and ceremoniescheckBusy with ceremonies; check access.

“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.

TicketPriceNote
EntryFree—

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Car to the cemetery gate; stay with the driver
Exit
—
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Very quiet; a few groups on Anzac Day and in Kokoda season.
Sensory load
2/5
Exposure
medium

Bailouts

  1. heat

    Shelter by the cemetery entrance

  2. rain

    Return to the car

Nearest rescue anchor: D — Grounds bench (field-verify)

Step-free check

wheelchair: ok
  • Step-free entrance: yes · yesnone of note
  • Lifts: check · check
  • Accessible toilet: check · check
  • Wheelchair: yes · yes
  • Stroller: yes · yesok

Level lawns and paved paths (check).

Combine with

nearest first
  1. 25 minPort Moresby Nature Park — Car ride

Walk the Waigani: National Museum & Parliament area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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Red lines

  • Quiet and respectful behaviour; this is a place of remembrance.
  • Keep to paths and do not step on graves.
  • Go with a driver; do not walk from the road.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids

With kids

kids: okstroller: ok
with kids
Quiet; explain the setting before you go.
child price
Free

Who it suits

TravelerFitWhy
History and Kokoda visitorsgoodA moving stop for anyone tied to the campaign.
FamiliesokQuiet and green.
Solo walkerspoorUse a driver.

Skip it if

  • You have no car and driver.

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated
How far is it?

About 25–40 minutes by car from Waigani or Town, depending on traffic.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Is it free?

Yes; there is no entry fee.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Can I go alone?

Go with a driver or an operator; do not walk.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources