If no one meets you, it is possible to take a courtesy bus to the Gateway, Islander Travelodge or Port Moresby Travelodge Hotels and contact your sponsor from there. The terminal itself is not a danger zone, but thefts and assaults have occurred in the terminal parking lot. If picking up a rental vehicle, obtain a street map and review it in the office before leaving. Do not travel by car outside Port Moresby at night, even on major highways. If you encounter a roadblock which does not appear to be manned by uniformed police, or notice a disturbance on the road ahead, turn around immediately, if possible, and use an alternative route.
Police vehicles are sky-blue with red insignia.
Lock sliding glass doors or windows when going out. Ask if a metal pipe or bar is available to place in the track to block efforts to pry open the window or door. Persons with limited experience in developing nations who plan to travel extensively within PNG should consider doing so with a knowledgeable PNG citizen or expatriate companion whenever possible. Up-scale restaurants and stores usually have their own security guards. It is still advisable, however, to remain watchful when entering or leaving.