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Top 10 Papua New Guinea Experiences

Take a boat trip around the islands of Alotau

The Owen Stanley Ranges plunges into the sea near Alotau and a scatter of islands dots the ocean for hundreds of kilometres further out. This is the start of the Pacific proper; tiny atolls, coral reefs, volcanic islands, swaying palms and white beaches.

See Birds of Paradise in Ambua

Ambua is located in the Tari Basin and dominated by the numerous and culturally intact Huli Clan whose colourful tribal outfits are a spectacular sight. This is one of the best spots in the country for spotting Birds of Paradise.

Watch the 'Goroka Show' in Goroka

The main commercial centre in the Eastern Highlands Province, Goroka is famous for the Goroka Show which is held in mid-September where there are all manner of sing-sings, tribal performances... and normally some tension between the groups!

Go on a wildlife trip down the Karawari River

A tributary of the mighty Sepik River, the Karawari riverbanks are home to lush tropical rainforest and an amazing array of birdlife. Butterflies the size of dinner plates flutter between trees and the peace is interrupted only by the call of water birds and the occasional crocodile slinking into the river.

Take a boat trip to an island around Kavieng

Looking out over the Bismarck Sea from Kavieng, the surrounding scenery is scattered with coral islands surrounded by golden beaches. From the attractive harbour you can take a boat to one of the nearby islands where the snorkelling and diving is superb.

Try diving in Kimbe Bay

The stunning reefs in Kimbe Bay provide some of the best diving in PNG and indeed the world. It is also a superb location for bird-watching, jungle trekking and cultural village excursions.

Go trekking around Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen is located at the western end of the Wahgi Valley, a huge valley, bound by mountains whose peaks exceed 4,000 metres. The areas surrounding the town consist of mountain ranges covered with lush tropical rainforest, rugged limestone bluffs and small valleys with tribal villages.

Take in the sights of Port Moresby

Port Moresby itself certainly nothing to write home about but there are some good sights such as the National Museum, Art Gallery and Parliament House built in the style of a traditional maprik haus tambaran. A visit to the Botanic Gardens is also worthwhile to learn about the indigenous flora and fauna.

Visit the volcanic region of Rabaul

Rabaul is the site of two of Papua New Guinea's most impressive volcanos, Tarvuvur and Vulcan, as well as some amazing snorkelling spots and wreck dives.

Visit the local villages around Tufi

The mountainous jungle-clad interior of PNG gives way to charming isolated villages and the breathtaking landscape of Tufi. Volcanic eruptions created the unique fjords or 'rias' where the vivid turquoise waters can be explored by dug-out canoe.