Region: Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby

The capital of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, is a sprawling coastal city overlooking a beautiful natural harbour. It contains the parliament, built in the style of a haus tambaran (Sepik worship house), and an interesting national museum. On the outskirts of town lies the Pacific Adventist University estate providing exceptional birding with species such … Continued

Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands is a remote and underdeveloped province where the tribes have retained their traditional cultures, particularly in the Tari Basin. Tari is one of the few places in Papua New Guinea where tribes habitually wear traditional dress and retain their customs intact, observable on visits to the Huli Wigmen, the region’s largest ethnic … Continued

Tufi

Famous for its magnificent fjords formed by ancient volcanic eruptions, Tufi is a small town on the far south east coast at Cape Nelson on the main island of New Guinea. The chief attraction is the spectacular fjord, reef and wreck diving. The local cultural heritage (you can stay in friendly village guest houses), orchids, … Continued

Lake Murray Lodge

Located on the banks of Lake Murray – the largest lake in PNG, stretching over 2000 square kilometres – this new lodge features 12 wooden cabins raised on stilts along the shoreline

Madang

Located on a peninsula on the north coast of New Guinea island, Madang has been referred to as the prettiest town in the Pacific. With its laid back tropical atmosphere, Madang is a good spot in which to relax at the end of a busy tour. There is excellent snorkelling and diving to be had … Continued

Papua New Guinea in Style and Comfort

An exceptional luxury itinerary for those interested in the fascinating culture, unique tribal communities and endemic wildlife of the magical island of New Guinea

Kokopo Beach Lodge

Lodge with views overlooking the ocean and surrounding islands

Raintree Lodge

Boutique accommodation offering a refreshing alternative to the capital’s more international-style hotels

Chambri Guest House

Chambri Guest House offers very basic accommodation in a remote Sepik village.

Shine Inn Lodge

Simple accommodation in a good location for accessing the Mount Hagen Show

Rondon Ridge

Magnificent views of the Hagen Range, Mount Giluwe, the Sepik Divide, the Baiyer Gap and Wahgi Valley

Goroka

A significant producer of coffee, Goroka is the capital of PNG’s Eastern Highlands Province. A town of around 19,000 at an altitude of 1600m, Goroka has a pleasant climate and is known for being a relaxed and friendly place. Culturally it is famous for the Asaro mudmen who cover themselves in mud and don huge … Continued

Papua New Guinea

Truly one of the world’s last travel frontiers, PNG boasts exotic tribes and resplendent birds of paradise, the most beautiful birds in the world

Tufi Dive Resort

Located on the mainland slopes of Mount Trafalgar with stunning views of the fjords below

MV Sepik Spirit

A comfortable, stationary floating lodge with nine spacious en suite guest rooms

Madang Resort Hotel

A large comfortable hotel ideally located at the entrance of the beautiful Madang harbour.

Gateway Hotel

The hotel is close to the airport, and provides comfortable accommodation.

Papua New Guinea Tailor-made Tours: exceeded our expectations

An excellent trip which lived up to and exceeded our expectations. A good mix of different locations and an introduction to different cultures which gave us a great insight into life in a very different country from our own.

Kumul Lodge

Stands at 2,800m above sea level in a montane forest area near Mt Hagen

Mount Hagen

Located in the Waghi valley, Mount Hagen is the capital of Western Highlands Province. First visited by westerners in 1933, the area has developed at a fast pace so that now Mount Hagen is the main gateway to the Highlands and the Sepik area. The town is most famous for its cultural show held annually … Continued

New Britain

New Britain, Papua New Guinea’s largest island, has several active volcanoes, including Ulawun (the nation’s highest volcano), Tavurvur and Vulcan, whose eruption in 1994 destroyed the old capital of East New Britain Province, Rabaul. Today, most of the town still lies under a thick coating of ash. East New Britain Province has a wealth of … Continued

Lissenung Island Resort

A small eco-friendly private island resort offering world class diving, situated just 20 minutes from Kavieng

Bird of Paradise Hotel

This simple hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Goroka Town, with views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Loloata Island Resort

Located just a 40 minute boat ride from Port Moresby with a small white sand beach and doorstep snorkelling and diving. 

Western Highlands

With habitats ranging from lowland forest to alpine grasslands and coffee plantations dominating the fertile valleys, Western Highlands Province is one of the most agriculturally productive regions of Papua New Guinea. Sing-sings are an important part of life for the local Waghi tribe, during which clans gather for ritual singing and dancing ceremonies.

Pacific Gardens Hotel

Simple but comfortable hotel located in the lush Pacific Gardens Estate close to the airport

Walindi Plantation Resort

Located in Kimbe Bay on the northern coast of West New Britain Province with excellent diving and birdwatching.

Papua New Guinea Tailor-made Tours: a highly professional service

We write to express our thanks for organising another highly successful special itinerary tour [to Papua new Guinea], despite the last minute changes to our tour schedule. We were very impressed with [your representatives]. They ran a highly professional service in all aspects. The three lodges, all with their own very special character, were well … Continued

Papua New Guinea With Kumul Lodge

It is difficult to comprehend that the holiday is over.  PNG is a special, amazing place where you still feel like a traveller/explorer, not a tourist. The images of the extremely varied birds, culture, people and scenery will remain with me always.  Thank you for arranging it! About 90 percent of the tour was wonderful. … Continued

Highlander Hotel

Located in Mount Hagen, the hotel is set with beautiful tropical gardens within secure surroundings.

Goroka Show, Madang and the Mighty Sepik River

Led by various regional guides, this 15‑day group tour is perfectly suited to those with limited time to explore Papua New Guinea. The journey begins in the cool Eastern Highlands, where we attend the spectacular Goroka Show, the country’s oldest and largest cultural festival. For two full days, over 100 highland tribes gather to display … Continued

Sepik River

At 1126 kilometres in length, the Sepik is the longest river in New Guinea and one of the world’s great waterways. Running from its central highlands source to the Bismark Sea, much of its length is navigable. The people living along its banks are highly dependent on the Sepik for transportation and food, and well … Continued

Karawari Lodge

Perched upon an isolated ridge amid a huge expanse of lowland rainforest

Wagu Guest House

basic accommodation in a remote Sepik village

Airways Hotel

A luxurious art deco-style hotel in Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea Tailor-made Tours: sensational location

There should never be less than three nights in this sensational location [Ambua Lodge] with a superb climate (hot during the day and cool at night) with very good food, and seeing the amazing Huli Wigmen with their outstanding head-dresses.

Jais Aben Resort

Set in 22 acres of former coconut plantation with some of the best diving in the world

Malolo Plantation Lodge

Plantation-style building surrounded by beautiful gardens that reach down to a black sand beach

Southeast Asia

The choicest regional destinations with the best conservation ethos

Ambunti Lodge

Ideal accommodation for those undertaking the three-day canoe trip along the Sepik River

Tawali Dive Resort

A locally constructed dive resort in a secluded area of Milne Bay

Ambua Lodge

Set in the Southern Highlands at 7000ft with stunning views of the Tari Valley below

Hotel Phoenix

A simple, modern and conveniently located hotel offering comfortable en suite rooms close to the Goroka Showground.