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The land of a thousand cultures

Papua New Guinea

One of the planet’s last frontiers — hundreds of distinct cultures, the WWII Kokoda Track, and world-class reefs and birdwatching. Check advisories and travel with operators.

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An Asaro “mud man” of the Eastern Highlands
An Asaro “mud man” of the Eastern Highlands
Highland headdresses of plume and shell
Highland headdresses of plume and shell
The fjord village of Tufi on the Coral Sea
The fjord village of Tufi on the Coral Sea
Capital
Port Moresby
Language
English, Tok Pisin
Currency
PGK (Papua New Guinean Kina)
Power
240 V · plug type I
Best time
May–Oct (drier)
Now in Port Moresby
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What makes PNG, PNG

Bird-of-Paradise
Sing-Sing
Kokoda Track
Coral Reefs
Spirit Houses
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Plan & book

Get to Papua New Guinea & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Papua New Guinea

Tours & activitiesBook experiences & day tripsKlookMore experiencesLocal tours & things to doKKdaySkip-the-line ticketsAttractions & museumsTiqetsCity passesOne pass, many attractionsGo CitySelf-guided audio toursExplore at your own paceWeGoTripBoat & yacht chartersDay sails & private chartersSEARADAREvents & concertsSports, shows & live eventsTicketNetwork
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Travel essentials

Stay connectedAn eSIM with data the moment you landAiraloTravel insuranceCover for trips, medical & delaysEKTALuggage storageDrop your bags, explore hands-freeRadical StorageFlight delayed or cancelled?Claim up to €600 compensationAirHelp
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Where to go

Notable places in Papua New Guinea

Dawn over Alola village on the WWII Kokoda Track
Dawn over Alola village on the WWII Kokoda Track
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Kokoda Track

A famous, demanding WWII trekking route through the jungle highlands.

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Feathered “sing-sing” dancers at the Mount Hagen festival
Feathered “sing-sing” dancers at the Mount Hagen festival
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Mount Hagen

Highland “sing-sing” cultural festivals of feathered tribal dress.

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The fjord village of Tufi on the Coral Sea
The fjord village of Tufi on the Coral Sea
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Tufi & Milne Bay

Fjords and reefs prized for diving and birds-of-paradise.

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The big picture

About Papua New Guinea

One of the planet’s last frontiers — hundreds of distinct cultures, the WWII Kokoda Track, and world-class reefs and birdwatching. Check advisories and travel with operators.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Raggiana bird-of-paradise — PNG’s national emblem
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Visa info

Papua New Guinea entry: Most visitors need a visa (e-Visa / visa-on-arrival options). Review current advisories and travel with reputable operators.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official PNG immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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