Gabutu Location Profile

Gabutu Location Profile
Gabutu Location Profile

Overview

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Gabutu is a coastal suburb located in the southern part of Port Moresby, offering picturesque views of Walter Bay, Manubada Island, and the Coral Sea in the background.

This scenic area of the PNG capital was a favored residential spot for middle-class families during the colonial era. Today, Konebada Beach remains a popular destination for residents, while Manubada Island, just off the coast, is a favored picnic spot for city dwellers.

Gabutu is primarily a residential area, with the exception of Karius Road, where a few local businesses are situated. This road also serves as the only access route for drivers heading to the Taikone and Vabukori villages.

Key Information

Gabutu was – prior to the arrival of the British colonial administration – a fishing area for Korobosea and later Kirakira villagers. 

Manubada Island just of the coast of Gabutu used to be a gardening area for its traditional owners. The reefs close to the island were also a fishing ground for the Vabukori and Pari villagers. 

Gabutu, Koki and Badili were the three Port Moresby suburbs with the largest number of resident mixed-race families in the pre and post-independence PNG. Today third to fourth generation mixed-raced families with European and Filipino ancestry still call Gabutu home.

Things To Do in Gabutu

Gabutu is home to the popular wholesale store "Patrick's Wholesale," where many small to medium businesses stock up on inventory, and travelers from outside Port Moresby often purchase canned goods in bulk to take home.

Access to Gabutu is through public transport (Bus Route 22) from Koki and Bus Route 10 from Manu Autoport (East Boroko).

Real Estate near Gabutu


Suburbs in Port Moresby