Finding the best spots...
Finding the best spots...
Discover an untouched paradise of vibrant tribal cultures, lush rainforests, and spectacular natural wonders in Papua New Guinea.
Start your Papua New Guinea journey at the National Museum and Art Gallery. Discover fascinating artifacts, tribal masks, traditional tools, and the rich history of the country's diverse cultures.
Relax and stroll through the lush Port Moresby Nature Park, home to exotic birds of paradise, cassowaries, tree kangaroos, and vibrant gardens. It’s the best place for wildlife encounters within the city.
Dine at Rapala Restaurant at the Grand Papua Hotel, widely considered the city’s finest for local and international cuisine with a sophisticated atmosphere.
Arrive in Rabaul and explore the stunning Mount Tavurvur. Hike up the active volcano for panoramic views and witness steaming vents and unique volcanic landscapes.
Visit the fascinating Rabaul War Museum to see WWII relics, Japanese tunnels, and learn about the town’s wartime significance.
End your day with a waterfront dinner at Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort Restaurant, serving fresh seafood with a view of the Bismarck Sea.
Begin your day at the lively Goroka Market, where you can browse colorful stalls of local crafts, exotic fruits, vegetables, and mingle with friendly highlanders in traditional attire.
Tour the renowned Goroka Coffee Factory to witness the entire process from bean to cup, and enjoy a tasting of Papua New Guinea’s world-class highlands coffee.
Immerse yourself in highlands culture with a traditional mumu (earth oven) dinner and sing-sing experience at Bird of Paradise Hotel Cultural Show, where local performers share music and dance from the region’s tribes.
Quick suggestions
Best time to visit
May–Oct (dry season, cooler)
Typical weather
hot, humid with heavy rain in wet season Nov–Apr
Daily budget
Budget $40/day · Mid $80/day · Luxury $150+/day
Currency
Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Tipping
5–10% in restaurants, not mandatory
Power
Type I, 240V
Language
“Moning” · “Tenkyu”
Good to know
Avoid traveling at night; use trusted guides in remote areas