Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Types of trips: Adventure, Cultural, Exploration, Geographical, Nature
Best known for: Kokoda Track, Cultural/Linguistic Diversity, Carved Wooden Sculptures
Why Go?: Papua New Guinea is a country with no real marketed tourism, which makes it popular for its authenticity. The natural beauty, diverse culture and teeming wildlife all come together to form a destination that will be memorable for people of all ages and interests!
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Population: 7,100,000
Capital: Port Moresby
Language(s): Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin, English
Ties to the UK?: Good relationship, increasingly popular travel destination
Landscape: Some mountains and some lowlands, with areas of tropical rainforest. There are many islands separate to the mainland, with wide areas of coral reef.
Climate/Seasons: Generally warm all year round, with monsoons in the northwest from December - March and in the southeast from May - December.
When to Go: The weather in Papua New Guinea is prone to changing quickly, but June - September are meant to be the cooler and drier months and probably the best time to visit.
Reasons to Visit: Diverse local cultures/nature, coral reef
How to Get There: Travelling by air is the best way to get to Papau New Guinea from the UK, and there's a good international airport near the capital you can fly to.
Places to Go: National Museum, Australian War Memorial
Famous People: Will Genia, Michael Somare, Peter O'Neill, Erika Heynatz
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Mount Wilhelm, Sepik River
History: Under Australian control until 1975 when it gained independence
Architecture: Parliament Haus, Submarine Base
Culture: Hugely diverse, with over 1000 different cultural groups
Sport: Rugby, Football, Cricket
Events: Morobe Show, Malagan Festival, Warwagira Festival, Garamut and Mamba Festival (drum and bamboo flute)
Watch Out For: Seasonal cyclones/flooding can occur and should be treated with caution, and you will need a visa to enter the country - make sure you are fully aware of the process as it differs between countries/people
Medical Issues: Some vaccines/boosters are advised - check here for a good overview and always consult with a doctor
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