Sepik Perhaps no region in PNG is as beautiful and fascinating as the Sepik. It is a region full of open coastline, islands, good beaches and rugged mountain ranges, not to forget the Sepik River. This 1,126-km-long oily brown river with its serpentine flow of water meanders through the region. Other attractions in the region include beaches and diving experience at Cape Moem, Abalem culture in Maprik area, the white, sandy beaches of Vanimo, and Chambri Lakes.
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Wabag Wabag is a less-visited town lying in Central Papua New Guinea. In fact, the excitement lies more in reaching the town—winding through some of the most heavily furrowed mountain ranges in the country at 3,000 metres above sea level—than seeing the town. The town also attracts many young artists who create their work here and display them in the local galleries.
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Rabaul Situated in East New Britain, Rabaul was most beautiful city of PNG until it was devastated by a series of volcanic eruptions in 1994. It is a charming harbour town with a great character. Not much is left of the earlier beauty of the place, but it is still worth a visit. Diving into the sea, which is littered with war relics from the Second World War, is an exciting affair. The nearby Duke of York islands offer a good excursion trip from Rabaul.
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Madang With its lagoons, tiny islands, and north coast drive through amazing lengths of coconut plantations, Madang is a perfect example of the relaxed Pacific outlook. The town is described by many as the prettiest place in the Pacific and not without reasons. It has beautiful parks, ponds, waterways, snorkelling and scuba diving options, besides providing the finest accommodation facilities in Papua New Guinea. Volcanic islands, some of which are still active, are other attractions of Madang.
The islands around Madang—Kranket and Long Islands in particular—also attract tourists in good numbers. Kranket Island has several traditional villages while Long Island is known for its abundant bird species.
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Port Moresby Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, is also the major entry and exit point of the country. It is a sprawling city with a population of around 300,000. A ridge divides the older town from the newer island suburbs, including the government centre at Waigani.
Port Moresby is also a superb natural harbour situated in the south-east corner of the country. The city houses some famous attractions like the National Museum and New Parliament, the latter built in traditional Sepik “haus tambaran” or Spirit House style. Don’t miss out on the interesting and spirited debates held in the parliament if you are there. The National Museum is the best place to begin your sightseeing expedition in the city, though it remains closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Within the city limits are situated a modern university campus and the National Botanical Garden. On Fridays, you can visit the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary, which is known for its crocodile farm.
At a distance of around 50 km from Port Moresby is the Sogeri Plateau, which has a cool and sylvan environment. Some other attractions in the city are Idler’s Beach, Sinasi Reef, Boroko, Gordons, and Daugo Island.
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Highlands Situated 2,600 metres above sea level, the Highlands offer breathtaking views and a pleasant climate. The region has the most extensive road system in the country and major towns like Kainatu, Mt Hagen, and Mondi are as much traditional as modern. Despite all this, the contact of the local people with the outside world is very recent. It is one of the most densely populated and agriculturally productive regions of the county.
The natural beauty of the countryside is dramatic with numerous rivers, craggy mountains, and wide, fertile valleys. The local handicrafts like intricately decorated bows and arrows, kina shells, basketry, and coarse woollen goods are as much interesting as many of the physical attractions. Some of the places that should not be missed are Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park, Mt Wilhelm (the tallest mountain in the country at 4,500 metres), and Lake Kutubu.
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Sepik Perhaps no region in PNG is as beautiful and fascinating as the Sepik. It is a region full of open coastline, islands, good beaches and rugged mountain ranges, not to forget the Sepik River. This 1,126-km-long oily brown river with its serpentine flow of water meanders through the region. Other attractions in the region include beaches and diving experience at Cape Moem, Abalem culture in Maprik area, the white, sandy beaches of Vanimo, and Chambri Lakes.
Address: Opening Hours:
Wabag Wabag is a less-visited town lying in Central Papua New Guinea. In fact, the excitement lies more in reaching the town—winding through some of the most heavily furrowed mountain ranges in the country at 3,000 metres above sea level—than seeing the town. The town also attracts many young artists who create their work here and display them in the local galleries.
Address: Opening Hours:
Rabaul Situated in East New Britain, Rabaul was most beautiful city of PNG until it was devastated by a series of volcanic eruptions in 1994. It is a charming harbour town with a great character. Not much is left of the earlier beauty of the place, but it is still worth a visit. Diving into the sea, which is littered with war relics from the Second World War, is an exciting affair. The nearby Duke of York islands offer a good excursion trip from Rabaul.
Address: Opening Hours:
Madang With its lagoons, tiny islands, and north coast drive through amazing lengths of coconut plantations, Madang is a perfect example of the relaxed Pacific outlook. The town is described by many as the prettiest place in the Pacific and not without reasons. It has beautiful parks, ponds, waterways, snorkelling and scuba diving options, besides providing the finest accommodation facilities in Papua New Guinea. Volcanic islands, some of which are still active, are other attractions of Madang.
The islands around Madang—Kranket and Long Islands in particular—also attract tourists in good numbers. Kranket Island has several traditional villages while Long Island is known for its abundant bird species.
Address: Opening Hours:
Port Moresby Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, is also the major entry and exit point of the country. It is a sprawling city with a population of around 300,000. A ridge divides the older town from the newer island suburbs, including the government centre at Waigani.
Port Moresby is also a superb natural harbour situated in the south-east corner of the country. The city houses some famous attractions like the National Museum and New Parliament, the latter built in traditional Sepik “haus tambaran” or Spirit House style. Don’t miss out on the interesting and spirited debates held in the parliament if you are there. The National Museum is the best place to begin your sightseeing expedition in the city, though it remains closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Within the city limits are situated a modern university campus and the National Botanical Garden. On Fridays, you can visit the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary, which is known for its crocodile farm.
At a distance of around 50 km from Port Moresby is the Sogeri Plateau, which has a cool and sylvan environment. Some other attractions in the city are Idler’s Beach, Sinasi Reef, Boroko, Gordons, and Daugo Island.
Address: Opening Hours:
Highlands Situated 2,600 metres above sea level, the Highlands offer breathtaking views and a pleasant climate. The region has the most extensive road system in the country and major towns like Kainatu, Mt Hagen, and Mondi are as much traditional as modern. Despite all this, the contact of the local people with the outside world is very recent. It is one of the most densely populated and agriculturally productive regions of the county.
The natural beauty of the countryside is dramatic with numerous rivers, craggy mountains, and wide, fertile valleys. The local handicrafts like intricately decorated bows and arrows, kina shells, basketry, and coarse woollen goods are as much interesting as many of the physical attractions. Some of the places that should not be missed are Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park, Mt Wilhelm (the tallest mountain in the country at 4,500 metres), and Lake Kutubu.
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