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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)
Papua New Guinea Port Moresby Office:
Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority
Address: Level 5, Pacific MMI Building, Champion Parade, Port Moresby
PO Box 1291, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Tel: + (675) 320 0211, Fax: + (675) 320 0223
Email: info@pngtourism.org.pg or info@papuanewguinea.travel
Website: www.papuanewguinea.travel
Tokyo, Japan Office
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
SOLO Inc.
Kaibara Building 1F
1-4-3 Motoasakusa
Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TAKASHI YAMADA
Tel: + 81 (0) 5030556123
Email: yamada@pngtourism.jp |
United Kingdom/Europe Office
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Lee Travel Consulting Ltd
51a The Old High Street,
Folkestone CT20 1RN
United Kingdom
CHRIS LEE
Tel: 0207 925 7822
Email: chris@leetravelconsulting.com
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Los Angeles, USA Office
PNG Tourism Promotion authority
Myriad Marketing
1334 Parkview Avenue, Suite 300
Manhattan Beach
California 90266, USA
ALLY STOLTZ
Tel: + 1 310 545 4200
Email: ally@myriadmarketing.com
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Sydney, Australia Office
PNG Tourism Promotion Authority
Global Tourism Interface
Level 2, 35 Grafton St-Bondi Junction
NSW 2022, Australia
MICHAEL WOODS
Tel: + 612 9028 3594
Email: michael.woods@gtitourism.com.au
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