Independence Hill

Independence Hill occupies the government precinct at Waigani, close to Parliament House, and commemorates the moment Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia in 1975. The ceremonial ground where the national flag was first raised is marked by monuments and open lawns used for state occasions. Each September the site anchors Independence Day celebrations, with flag ceremonies and cultural performances. As the symbolic birthplace of the modern nation, the hill carries deep patriotic significance for the capital.