Lying
just
south
of
the
equator,
160km
north
of
Australia,
Papua
New
Guinea
is
part
of a
great
arc
of
mountains
stretching
from
Asia,
through
Indonesia
and
into
the
South
Pacific.
This
fascinating
land
boasts
more
than
600
islands
and
more
than
800
indigenous
languages
(tok
ples),
and
is
home
to
the
largest
area
of
intact
rainforest
outside
of
the
Amazon.
Papua
New
Guinea
consists
of 4
regions
made
up
of
19
provinces
and
the
National
Capital
District,
each
with
their
own
special
character
and
cultures.
Visitors
will
discover
a
wealth
of
tropical
scenery,
from
the
jungle-clad
mountains
of
the
highlands
to
the
sandy
white
beaches
and
atolls
of
the
coastal
and
island
provinces.
Vast
tracts
of
the
country
are
wild
and
undeveloped,
with
magnificent
scenery
that
ranges
from
pristine
coral
atolls
to
volcanic
mountains,
dense
tropical
rainforest
and
large
rivers.
The
mainland
is
divided
by
the
Owen
Stanley
Range,
a
massive
central
spike
with
peaks
towering
over
4000m.
Great
rivers
begin
their
journey
to
the
sea
from
these
mountains,
among
them
the
mighty
Sepik
River,
one
of
the
world's
longest
waterways.
Beneath
the
mountain
chain,
fertile
coastal
plains,
flooded
delta
regions
and
mangrove
swamps
exist
alongside
broad
sandy
beaches
and
sheltered
bays.
The
rugged
mountain
terrain
and
deep
cave
systems
offer
wonderful
adventure
opportunities
for
walkers,
cavers
and
climbers,
and
there
is
canoeing,
kayaking
and
fishing
on
the
river
and
delta
system.
Papua
New
Guinea
also
enjoys
some
of
the
world's
best
diving
around
its
warm
coastal
waters,
with
striking
coral
reefs
around
the
mainland
coast
and
the
islands
of
the
Bismarck
Sea
and
the
Milne
Bay
area. UNESCO
World
Heritage
Sites
Ideal
Cruising
Experience
The
wonders
of
Papua
New
Guinea
never
cease
to
impress
even
the
well
traverse.
Offering
a
muti-tude
of
ideal
cruising
experiences,
the
surprises
and
its
facinating
people,
there
are
no
better
way
to
explore
a
country
where
little
has
changed
over
centuries.
Cruising
Papua
New
Guinea
is
particularly
relaxing
since
island
life
is
slow-paced
and
informal.
Rich
in
culture
and
ethnic
diversity,
PNG
promises
to
reward
cruise
enthusiastics
with
unforgettable
sights
and
sounds.
Diving
in
Papua
New
Guinea's
underworld
Papua
New
Guinea
is
home
to
some
of
the
worlds
most
spectacular
diving.
Dubbed
as
the
"underwater
photographer's
paradise",
it
is
said
to
have
twice
as
many
species
as
the
waters
of
the
Red
Sea,
and
up
to
five
times
as
many
as
the
Caribbean.
The
water
are
a
wonderland
of
elegant
reefs,
sunken
wrecks,
brilliantly
colored
coral
and
marine
life.
The
island
provinces
are
becoming
increasingly
popular
among
international
diving
enthusiasts.
The
immense
diversity
of
dive
sites
includes
barrier
reefs,
coral
walls
(drop-offs),
coral
gardens,
patch
reef,
fringing
reefs,
sea
grass
beds
and
coral
atolls.
Trekking
the
rugged
terrains
Trekking
in
Papua
New
Guinea
is a
challenge
which
portrays
the
real
meaning
of
adventure
in
paradise.
An
extensive
network
of
walking
tracks
covers
most
mountain
areas,
and
experience
bush
walkers
are
well
catered
for.
The
most
popular
is
the
famous
Kokoda
Trail.
Others
include
Mt
Whilelm,
Bulolo,
Wau
and
Madang.
The
Kokoda
Trail,
so
significant
to
World
War
II,
provides
challenges
and
experiences
beyond
men's
imagination.
Excellent
Fishing
localities
Papua
New
Guinea's
reputation
for
excellent
fishing
localities
and
choices
of
catch
is
further
boosted
by
the
wonderful
climate.
Often
referred
to
as
"tee-shirt
fishing",
there
is
no
need
to
fill
your
back-pack
with
thick
wool
clothes
to
keep
you
warm.
Fishing
Sport
also
welcome
visitors
who
regale
them
with
stories
of
what
they
won
and
lost.
If
you
are
serious
about
your
sport,
start
planning
an
unforgettable
venture
into
Papua
New
Guinea's
abundant
ground
for
extra
big
bite.
Surfing
the
waves
Experience
an
unforgetable
wave-riding
adventure
on
Papua
New
Guinea's
wave-breaking
shores.
From
the
breath-taking coastline
of
Vanimo
that
streches
down Madang,
to
the
sandy
beaches
of
New
Ireland
Province,
where
premiere
breakpoints and
scenic
surfing sites
are
located.
The
breaks
here
are
just
as
challenging
as
any
other
surfers
face
elsewhere.
Bird
Watching
Bird
watching
does
not
only
require
dead
silence,
it
provides
the
opportunity
for
watchers
to
take
in
nature's
most
eerie
surroundings
and
eternal
spring
whether
up
in
the
Highlands
or
typical
tropical
weather
in
the
coastal
areas.
Over
700
species
of
featured
fliers
flutter
across
our
island
including
38
of
the
43
unknown
species
of
the
exoic
Bird
of
Paradise.
Not
all
the
colors
of
the
rainbow
have
been
reserved
for
the
birds
as
there
is
an
unlimited
range
of
hues
and
shades
to
be
seen
in
our
2000
orchid
species
and
countless
magnificent
butterflies
including
the
world's
largest,
the
Queen
Alexandra's
Birdwing.
White
water
Rafting
It
is
truly
pulsating.
This
extreme
adventure
rafting
in
Papua
New
Guinea,
not
only
gives
you
that
adrenaline
rush,
it
makes
you
want
more.
White
water
rafting
takes
you
to
some
of
the
trecherous
rivers
with
roller
coaster
waves
and
heart
pounding
drops.
Our
rivers
offer
gentle
rippling
streams
to
exlosive
rapids.
World
War
II
relics
Relics
of
World
War
II
battles
between
the
allied
forces
and
the
Japanese
are
found
in
many
parts
of
Papua
New
Guinea.
Relics
are
found
on
land,
underwater
and
in
caves
and
tunnels.
Visit
some
of
our
war
museums
and
capture
some
of
the
memories
of
World
War
II,
where
battling
troops
faced
triumph
and
comradship,
victory
and
contentment.
Astounding
Volcanoes
Located
along
the
"Pacific
Ring
of
Fire",
Papua
New
Guinea
offers
distinct
views
of
active
volcanoes
that
captivates
a
land
of
tranquility.
There
exists
a
number
of
volcanoes
in
certain
provinces,
which
include
the
latest
'basaltic
statovolcano',
on
Manam
Island,
Madang
Province.
Other
recent
volcanic
location
include,
Rabaul's
two
volcanic
cones
-
Vulcan
and
Tavurvur
and
West
New
Britain's
Mt
Pago.
