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Papua New Guinea

Accommodation
Accommodation in Papua New Guinea is one of the highlights. Places like Ambua Lodge, Rondon Ridge and Karawari Lodge are unique in location and design and as long as you can survive without a few home comforts, you will love them. Service is not the most polished as the tourism industry is still in its infancy but the food is good and plentiful.
Accommodation
Birds of Paradise
Home to 38 (but still counting!) of the world's 43 species, these fascinating birds are known for their striking plumage, bizarre displays and mating rituals. Spotting one in the wild is a truly rewarding sight that very few people in the world are lucky enough to experience.
Birds of Paradise
Diving
There are several dive spots in PNG that are regularly voted as some of the best in the world and the remote nature of these means sharing them with very few people! Large pelagics and pristine coral reefs are combined with warm clear waters - a fantastic combination for any diver.
Diving
Festivals
The sight of 50 giant men dancing in front of you with bright green dresses made from grass, yellow mud painted faces, Bird of Paradise headdresses, bamboo sticks through their noses and machetes in hand is indeed as surreal as it sounds but these are the kind of encounters you can expect on a trip through PNG at festival time!
Festivals
Tribal encounters
Huli Clan, Mudmen, Baining people, Tolai men, Sepik tribe, the list is almost endless with virtually every area having their own language, customs and dress. This really is the major drawcard of the country and you will come back with the most amazing memories and hopefully some impressive photos!
Tribal encounters

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When To Go To Papua New Guinea

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

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- November
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- December
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New Ireland Province
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- October
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- November
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Port Moresby
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- June
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- July
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- August
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- October
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- November
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- December
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- April
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- May
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- June
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- July
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- August
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- September
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- November
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- December
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Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

The climate in Papua New Guinea is tropical.

Lowland and coastal areas are generally hot and humid, while the Highlands are less humid and cooler, ranging from 12-28˚C. In both areas the days are generally fine, but often there are clouds in the afternoon resulting in rain late afternoon and evening.

There are different wet seasons in the various regions, most notably in the Sepik region between November and March. It can be difficult to distinguish between seasons elsewhere as weather is generally very localised.

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Papua New Guinea

Accommodation

Birds of Paradise

Diving

Festivals

Tribal encounters