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Local favourite lake · Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Lake Runga

Lake Runga is a lake in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.

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Lake Runga: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Runga

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Runga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -6.00000, 143.68333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Runga full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Runga yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Runga?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Runga?

    Nearby: Mount Giluwe (viewpoint, 29 km), Mount Hagen (viewpoint, 62 km), Lake Kutubu (lake, 73 km), Papali (lake, 19 km), Malamba Falls (waterfall, 33 km), Lake Onim (lake, 48 km).