Wewak, with its eye-catching, palm-infested beaches is the central town of the East Sepik Region. It is positioned near the opening of the famous Sepik River. Economic activities in the area are limited mainly due to primitive hinterland conditions, but…
Papua New Guinea is all about experiencing a variety of wild vacations. From bushwalking through the thick rainforest to diving at the beautiful reefs on the small islands, the country is certainly a place filled with extreme adventure. In addition…
Inspired by the world’s first national park, the Varirata National Park is part of a national park development scheme in Papua New Guinea. In 1966, then politician Dirona Abe visited the Yellowstone in the United States and came back determined…
The Trobriand Islands are a group of scattered and isolated islands found in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. The islands were made famous by Bronsilaw Malinowski, who was an anthropologist who published many studies about the Trobriand…
The Rouna Falls is a majestic waterfall that descends from the Sogeri Plateau. There are actually two parallel falls found at the Rouna Falls that remain captivating pieces of scenery to marvel at from afar. American 5th Air Force crews…
An initial visit to the capital of Papua New Guinea may be quite confusing and at times intimidating. But for all that the largest city in the South Pacific may not be one of the world’s greatest metropolises or its…
The New Britain Island is the largest island found in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea found in the Southwestern side of the Pacific Ocean. The island is situated about 88 kilometers east of the Huon Peninsula and is…
The National Parliament House is a strikingly perfect blend of the old and the new combined with modern architecture and ancient designs. Many claim that the building was built in accordance to the style of Maprik Haus Tambaran or the…
The National Museum and Art Gallery found in Papua New Guinea is known as a “Spiritual House” meant for the rich cultural and contemporary heritage of this diverse country. Owned by the Papua New Guineans, the museum has over 20,000…
Found within the broad campus of the University of Papua New Guinea, the National Capital Botanical Gardens is a one of the most popular tourist destination in Papua New Guinea.
In 1971, Andre Millar initiated the gardens using 25 hectares…
Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea and it stands at 14,793 feet. The mountain belittles Australia’s Mount Kosciusko, it’s taller than the Matterhorn of Europe and nothing can be higher than anything found across the Pacific…
The Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary located in Port Moresby is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Papua New Guinea. Located in the sprawling capital, the interiors of the sanctuary remain unspoiled and breathtakingly beautiful. Visitors will be able to…
Many people don’t realize it, but Papua New Guinea is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. The most popular diving locations are found in the Madang province. The landscape of this region consists of reef-fringed lowlands, rugged mountain terrain and…
The Kokoda Trail one of the world’s greatest treks and it links the northern and southern coasts of Papua New Guinea. This 96 kilometer trail is quite a challenge that can only be enjoyed by the fittest forest walkers and…
Idler’s Beach is a popular swimming spot found just east of Port Moresby. Located near the busy capital city of Papua New Guinea, locals and tourists can have their share of the sun, sand and sea just a few minutes…
Imagine an extremely long brown snake, gigantic in size that meanders through the heavy forests for about 1,100 kilometers, heading its way to the Bismark Sea for freedom. This is exactly how the Brown River of the Sepik Region looks…
The mountain-rich and volcanically active Bougainville Island is the biggest member island of the Solomon Islands group in Papua New Guinea. The island lies on the northern end of the group that falls just within the terrain of Papua New…
