Taurama Aquatic Centre in Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea:

Overview

Taurama Aquatic Centre is a major sports and aquatic facility in Port Moresby that serves both competitive and recreational purposes. It’s a well-known complex used by local swimmers, sports clubs, and for larger sporting events.

 Facility Features

  • Swimming pools — Includes an Olympic-standard 50 m competition pool and a 25 m warm-up pool, both built to international standards and used for training and competitions. 

  • Accessibility — Pools designed with wheelchair access and suitable for children’s learn-to-swim programs and hydrotherapy.

  • Sports & Fitness — The centre includes a gym and indoor sports spaces.

  • Event Host — It has hosted major sporting competitions including swimming events at the 2015 Pacific Games and the 2018 Oceania Swimming Championships.

Opening Hours

The centre generally operates daily, typically around 6 AM – 8 PM (Saturday hours may differ).

What People Say

  • Many visitors praise the quality of the pools and friendly staff.

  • Some reviews note that other facilities (like bathrooms or gym equipment) could use maintenance.

Contact & Location

  • Address: G5HR+56J, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea 

  • Phone: +675 7839 7764 

  • Website: Facebook page 

Local Use

  • The pool is frequently used by local swim clubs like Boroko Amateur Swimming Club for training.