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Overview
Papua New Guinea is a country rich in natural resources but its wealth of tradition, beauty and history is unparalleled in the Pacific. From the magnificent beaches to the cool highlands, the world above water is equally fascinating.
Take a breath of fresh, crisp mountain air 4,500 meters up at the base of Mount Wilhelm, the country’s highest peak.
Thirty eight of the forty three known species of exotic Birds of Paradise are found in PNG together with countless butterflies and over 2,000 magnificent species of orchid. Beauty also lies in the people who still today, observe their delicate traditions and culture.
Papua New Guinea has the biggest land mass of all the island nations of the region, covering 465,000 km2 and includes some 600 islands, atolls and coral reefs that guard the nations coastline and unites 200 different and distinct cultures and over 800 different languages.
Climate: Warm to hot and humid throughout the year. Rainy season differs in each province. Generally the dry months are May to November. Coastal temperatures are usually 25-30 degrees celsius.
Accommodation: good quality comfortable 5 star hotels resorts to budget and backpackers style.
Airlines:
International: Air Niugini, and Qantas
Domestic: Air Niugini, Airlines of PNG, Islands Nationair, Trans Nugini Airways, MAF, Regional Air.
Entry requirements: Valid Passport
Health: Anti-Malarial precautions are recommended.
Currency: Kina
Transport: Rental cars, local boats, taxis, ferries and buses.
Language: Pidgeon and English
For more information contact: Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority. (contact details below)
Address: Level 5, Pacific MMI Building, Champion Parade,
P. O. Box 1291, Port Moresby NCD, Papua New Guinea
Tel: (675) 320 0211
Fax: (675) 320 0223
E-mail: info@pngtourism.org.pg
Website: www.pngtourism.org.pg
KENZO SHIMADA (AGENT)
Telephone: (81 3) 5216 3555
Fax: (81 3) 5216 3556
Email: kenzo@air-niugini.co.jp |
RUDIGER KNOSPE
Telephone: (49 69) 634095
Fax: (49 69) 631 3332
Email: png.tourism@t-online.de |
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KERRY BYRD
Tel: (1 949) 7525440
Fax: (1 949) 4763741
Email: wantok@earthlink.net
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AUSTRALIA - Sydney
Contact person: Sharon Hannaford
Limetree Consulting
Tel: +61 (0)2 9414 9044
Fax: +61 (0)2 9012 0478
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