The wonders of Papua New Guinea offer a multitude of cruising experiences both onshore and off. Make Papua New Guinea a stop on your international cruise experience, or take a domestic cruise through our magnificent waterways. Rich in culture and ethnic diversity, you’ll be rewarded with unforgettable sights and sounds. Cruises offer an ideal way … More Cruising
Papua New Guinea is world famous for its fascinating and colourful birdlife and it’s understood that PNG is home to such a thriving bird population due to specific habitats and climates favoured by endemic species, plus there is a lack of predatory animals which would threaten numbers. However there are also an abundance of other … More Nature
During the Second World War PNG was the scene for some fierce fighting during what is known as the New Guinea campaign from 1942-1945. This was one of the major military campaigns of World War II. Over this period approximately 216,000 Japanese, Australian and American soldiers, sailors and airmen died and you’ll find memorials around … More WW2 Relics
PNG is famous for its festivals which take place around the country, probably the most famous are the Goroka and Mt Hagen shows but there are many others which showcase different aspects of tribal life. Although not strictly a ‘visitor attraction’ travellers are very welcome to attend but early booking is essential as local accommodation … More Festivals
The rich culture in PNG is one of the country’s biggest draws and with 1,000 different tribes who between them speak more than 800 different languages it’s easy to understand why. You don’t have to travel very far for the language, costumes and traditions to change quite markedly so it’s perfectly feasible to visit a … More Tribal Culture
As a surfing destination, Papua New Guinea is relatively new to surf enthusiasts, but the breaks are quickly becoming known for providing a great challenge that will keep surfers entertained for days! PNG has unlimited surfing potential year-round. On the southern side, 10 minutes out of Port Moresby is Sero Board Riders Club (Taurama Point) where the … More Surfing & Kite Surfing in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a bird watchers paradise! There are many locations throughout PNG where you can see the beautiful birds, including the famous Birds of Paradise – found only in PNG. There are 43 species of Bird of Paradise in the world and 38 of these can be found in Papua New Guinea. The variety of … More Bird Watching in Papua New Guinea
The coast of PNG is home to some of the world’s most spectacular diving, experts say that the oceans have up to twice as many marine species as the waters of the Red Sea and up to five times as many as the Caribbean. Divers enjoy a huge diversity of dive sites, including barrier reefs, … More Diving in the exotic and unexplored waters of PNG
One of the best locations to enjoy the charms of the friendly and peace loving Milne Bay people is the low-lying Trobriand Islands. Their unique social system is dominated by hereditary chieftains who continue to wield tremendous power and influence. Interestingly, inheritances and lines of power are passed through the female side of the family. … More Trobriand Islands
Manus is Papua New Guinea’s smallest province, both in terms of land mass and population, but has a vast sea area rich with marine life and beautiful coral reefs. The province consists of a group of islands, known as the Admiralty Islands and a scattering of low lying mostly uninhabited atolls, with the northern border … More Manus
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