The Sogeri Plateau is a picturesque area that sits on top of a range nearly 50kms from Papua New Guinea's capital city, Port Moresby. Due to it's elevation of some 500m over Port Moresby, along with a higher propensity for rainfall, it has a much more fresh and pleasant climate than the humid capital.
Sogeri is home to the Koiari group of tribes, and an area rich in agriculture production, including rubber, cattle and fruit. And Sogeri is also the gateway for the famous Kokoda Track, where Australian troops halted the advance of the Japanese army in WW2.
The Sogeri National High School is the nation's pre-eminent school for educated citizens and aspiring politicians. Started in 1944 by the Australian troops then stationed in the area, it has it traditionally attracted teachers from around the world, including many from Europe. In particular, the UK supplied an overwhelming number of teachers over the decades, with many of the school heads sourced from the British Isles.
Sogeri is also home to the various accommodation retreats, including the Koitaki Country Club, the Sogeri Lodge and the Kokoda Trail Motel. These are popular retreats for people from Port Moresby wishing to escape the humidity and the hustle and bustle of Port Moresby's city life.
