Isurava
Isurava is a small village in Papua New Guinea, located in Oro Province, on the Kokoda Track. It is near the site of the Battle of Isurava that occurred over the period 26 to 31 August 1942, as Australian forces were being pushed back toward Port Moresby by the advancing Japanese. The present site is to the north of the wartime village. It is the site of the Isurava Memorial, constructed in 2002 in remembrance of all those Australians and Papua New Guineans who fought and those who died on the Kokoda Track in 1942.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -8.985, 147.733
- Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
Overview of Isurava
Isurava — a place in Papua New Guinea — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on sports, adventure and nature. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Isurava
Sports in Isurava
(7)Isurava records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Running under sports. It is a direct read of Isurava's activity profile. There are 7 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Isurava
(6)Adventure in Isurava covers Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Isurava.
Nature in Isurava
(5)On the nature side, Isurava offers Countryside, Desert, Scenic Roads, Walkways and Wildlife. It is a direct read of Isurava's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Isurava
(3)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Cemeteries and Monuments. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Isurava.
More to do in Isurava
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Isurava. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Isurava
Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
Isurava rewards a slow approach — a hub in Papua New Guinea, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Pacific/Port_Moresby on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Isurava that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Isurava known for?
- Travellers associate Isurava with sports, adventure and nature. It sits in Papua New Guinea.
- What can you do in Isurava?
- Isurava is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Isurava?
- Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Isurava located?
- Isurava belongs to Papua New Guinea, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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