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The
gateway
to
the
Highlands,
Morobe
boasts
majestic
mountains
and
lush
rainforest
filled
with
butterflies,
orchids
and
tropical
birds.
The
Huon
Gulf
provides
excellent
fishing
and
diving
and
there
are
good
reefs
around
the
coastal
town
of
Finschhafen,
Salamaua
and
the
Siassi
Islands.
Salamaua
District
also
has
war
relics,
swimming
and
snorkelling,
and
walking
to
Mount
Tambu
for
spectacular
views. |
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Morobe
Province
curves
around
the
tropical
waters
of
the
Huon
Gulf.
The
Saruwaged
Mountains,
rising
from
the
sea
at
the
tip
of
the
Huon
Peninsula
are
blanketed
by
tangled
and
impenetrable
rainforest.
To
the
south-west,
the
fertile
Markham
Valley
rests
between
equally
awesome
ranges
while
the
waters
between
Huon
Peninsula
and
New
Britain
are
dotted
with
volcanic
islands. |
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Lae
is
the
capital
of
Morobe and
Papua
New
Guinea’s
second-largest
city.
It
was
once
a
tiny
mission
station
before
the
1920s
goldrush
at
Wau,
and
later
developed
into
a
major
seaport.
The
town
is
well
serviced
by
banks,
hotels,
department
stores,
markets
and
artefact
shops.
Goldmining,
birdwatching
and
butterflies
can
be
seen
around
Wau
and
Bulolo
in
the
hills
south
of
Lae.
Lae
is
linked
to
the
Highlands
by
the
Okuk
Highway. |
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Things
to
see |
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Lae
Botanical
Gardens:
This
haven
of
greenery
has
huge
trees,
bright,
noisy
birds,
lizards
and
an
extensive
orchid
collection,
including
the
world’s
largest
orchid.
Lae
War
Cemetery:
Most
of
the
2363
graves
in
this
peaceful,
well-kept
cemetery
are
of
young
Australians.
Located
within
the
Botanical
Gardens,
it’s
a
short
walk
from
town
along
Coronation
Drive
to
Memorial
Avenue.
A
map
of
the
cemetery
is
available
for
those
interested
in
locating
particular
headstones.
Contact
Morobe
Tourism
Bureau
for
more
information
on
472
7823.
Unitech:
The
Matheson
Library
of
technology
is
the
largest
in
the
South
Pacific
and
there
is
also
a
collection
of
artefacts
with
rare
pieces.
Buildings
worth
seeing
are
the
haus
tambaran-style
(spirit
house)
coffeehouse
and
the
36
Sepik-style
carved
pillars
in
Duncanson
Hall.
Parks
and
gardens
surround
the
buildings.
Located
8km
out
of
town
on
Bumbu
Road.
Rainforest
Habitat:
Located
next
to
the
University
of
Technology
is
3000sq
m of
rainforest
under
a
canopy,
with
a
lake,
raised
walkways,
semi-tame
birds
and
beautiful
flowers.
You’ll
find
the
largest
variety
of
birds
of
paradise
species
kept
anywhere
in
the
world,
together
with
other
native
wildlife
such
as
tree
kangaroos,
parrots,
cassowaries
and
the
unique
New
Guinean
long-nosed
echidna.
Open
daily
10am
to 4
pm.
Contact
Ph:
475
7839
for
more
information.
Markets:
Lae’s
main
market
is
located
on
Air
Corps
Road
west
of
the
old
airstrip.
Food,
produce
and
local
curios
are
available
here.
Smaller
markets
are
out
of
town
on
Butibum
Road
and
just
past
the
Bumbu
Bridge
on
the
way
to
Unitech.
Arts
&
Crafts:
Street
sellers
often
position
themselves
outside
department
stores.
Look
for
bilums
and
other
crafts
at
the
main
market.
The
biggest
selection
is
at
Melanesian
Arts
Centre
Ph:
472
1604,
located
at
the
old
airport
below
the
town.Wau
and
Bulolo:
Goldmining,
birdwatching
and
butterflies
are
the
attractions
in
this
area
in
the
hills
south
of
Lae.
Wau
Ecology
Institute,
which
does
research
on
the
country’s
ecology,
has
a
small
museum
with
photos
of
Wau
in
its
heyday,
hostel
accommodation
and
a
Butterfly
Ranch
with
an
amazing
variety
of
insects.
The
Insect
Farming
and
Trading
Agency
on
Godwin
Street
in
Bulolo,
run
in
conjunction
with
Lae
Unitech,
is
similar.
The
small
McAdam
National
Park
preserves
the
last
virgin
stands
of
Klinkii
and
hoop
pine
and
has
many
birds
and
tree
kangaroos.
There
is
one
trail
and
you
will
need
a
guide.
Finschhafen:
First
colonised
by
Germans
in
1885,
this
small
coastal
town
is
peaceful
and
idyllic.
There
is
guesthouse
accommodation,
good
snorkelling
and
walking
and
a
lot
of
history
in
the
area.
Beautifully
carved
Tami
Island
bowls
can
be
bought
at
nearby
Malasiga
Village.
Sialum,
a
two-hour
drive
north,
also
has
good
walking,
swimming
and
snorkelling.
Salamaua:
Important
during
the
war,
this
pretty
area
has
war
relics,
fishing,
swimming,
snorkelling,
and
walking
to
Coastwatchers
Ridge
and
Mount
Tambu
for
spectacular
views.
There
is
guesthouse
accommodation.
Boats
leave
from
Voco
Point
in
Lae.
Limestone
Caves:
Near
Mumeng
on
the
scenic
drive
to
Bulolo
are
the
Avilu
Caves
and
the
Avadedu
burial
ledges,
above
the
Gangwe
River.
Menyamya
and
Aseki:
In
this
coffee-growing
region
in
the
heart
of
Anga
country
people
still
wear
traditional
dress.
Anga
people
used
to
smoke
their
dead
and
mummified
bodies
can
be
seen
at
Angipena,
between
Wau
and
Aseki.
Market
days
are
Tuesday,
Thursday
and
Saturday
in
Aseki,
and
Monday,
Thursday
and
Saturday
in
Menyamya.
Labu
Tali
Conservation
Area:
Giant
leatherback
turtles
come
here
between
late
November
and
early
February
to
lay
eggs.
Guesthouses
are
at
Maus
Buang
and
at
Busama
and
villagers
will
act
as
guides.
Fishing,
bushwalking
and
swimming
are
other
options.
Boats
going
to
Salamaua
stop
here.
Contact
Morobe
Tourism
Bureau,
phone
(675)
472
7823,
or
Joe
Kewere,
phone
473
1688.
Kamiali
Wildlife
Management
Area:
Local
people
run
eco
tours
to
see
turtles
nesting
or
you
can
swim,
fish,
snorkel,
walk
or
paddle
canoes.
For
guesthouse
bookings,
phone
(675)
472
1666.
Located
in
Salamaua
District
and
reached
by
boat
from
Lae
Lutheran
Shipping
ph
(675)
472
2066. |
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Diving:
Niugini
Diving,
phone
472
5692,
runs
dive
trips
aboard
the
Babarian
II.
The
coasts
around
Finschhafen,
Salamaua
and
the
Siassi
Islands
are
particularly
good.
The
wrecks
of
the
B-17
bomber
Black
Jack
and
the
Dutch
cargo
ship
St
Jacob
are
interesting
dives.
Fishing:
Contact
Hedura
Cruises
and
Charters,
phone
(675)
472
1370,
or
Morobe
Tours
phone
(675)
472
3647,
for
trips
out
into
Huon
Gulf.
Huon
Gulf
Charters
on
MV
Sunami,
ph:
(675)
472
2745
Trekking:
There
are
several
long
hikes
but
you
will
need
a
guide.
Finschhafen
to
Lae
around
the
coast
takes
three
to
four
days,
or
fly
to
Teptep,
a
village
high
in
the
Finisterre
Mountains,
for
the
two-day
walk
to
Wantoat.
A
section
of
the
old
Bulldog
Track
between
Tekaku
and
Kakoro
can
also
be
done
in
two
days.
Menyamya
to
Kamina
or
Kerema
takes
six
to
eight
days.
Black
Cat
Track:
From
Wau
to
Salamaua
should
take
five
days.
The
trek
was
used
during
the
gold
rush
era
in
Wau
in
the
early
1920s
and
during
the
2nd
World
War.
Birdwatching:
The
Wau
area
has
some
good
spots.
Contact
Wau
Ecology
Institute
for
details.
Golf:
Papua
New
Guinea’s
best
golf
course
has
its
clubhouse
on
Bumbu
Road,
near
the
intersection
with
Markham
Road.
Contact
Lae
Golf
Club
for
more
information,
ph
(675)
472
1353.
Cruises:
Morobe
Tours
offers
day
and
overnight
charters
out
to
have
trips
out
onto
Huon
Gulf,
Salamaua,
Busamang
and
Jawani
Island
onboard
aboard
the
luxury
MV
Endeavour.
Day
trips
to
Salamaua,
Busamang
and
Jawani
Island
with
sing
sings
and
mumu
lunches
can
be
arranged.
Ph
(675)
472
3647
for
more
information |
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