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PNG’s Lengthy List of Lizards Awaits Discovery
PNG’s Lengthy List of Lizards Awaits Discovery 21st October 2017 Camouflaged on the rainforest floor, lurking in the long grass or skittering across volcanic rocks are hundreds of cold-blooded Papua N [...]
Paddling Paradise
Paddling Paradise 10th October 2017 Imagine a place where people still live as they did hundreds of years ago, a place where tradition and culture are richly embedded into everyday lives. Imagine a pl [...]
Independence Day Celebrations
Independence Day Celebrations 22nd September 2017 42 years ago, late in the afternoon of 15th September, the Australian flag would flutter in the wind at Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby for the [...]
Culture & Beauty Combine in New Ireland
Culture & Beauty Combine in New Ireland 18th August 2017 Culture and beauty combine in New Ireland A mix of traditional culture and breathtaking natural beauty, New Ireland is the last frontier of [...]
Six more PNG Festivals to Attend in 2017
Six more PNG Festivals to Attend in 2017 14th August 2017 The first half of Papua New Guinea’s festival calendar is filled with some incredible events that showcase the region’s unique culture, herita [...]
Art and tribal artefacts of PNG – Part 2
Art and tribal artefacts of PNG – Part 2 4th August 2017 PNG is home to some wonderful traditional tribal artwork and artefacts. But it also has a strong presence in the contemporary art world. In thi [...]
Creepy Crawlies of PNG
Creepy Crawlies of PNG 17th July 2017 Insects are an interesting and vital part of our world. If we want to preserve our biodiversity and ascertain whether climate change is having an impact on certai [...]
Languages of Papua New Guinea
Languages of Papua New Guinea 30th June 2017 A simple Google image search for Papua New Guinea reveals a stunning display of natural beauty. Few people are aware though, that PNG has even more to o [...]
Beauty and Butterflies at the Ohu Butterfly Habitat
Beauty and Butterflies at the Ohu Butterfly Habitat 18th June 2017 Madang is one of Papua New Guinea’s most beautiful provinces. From the gorgeous soaring mountains to the tropical peninsula dotted by [...]
Tourism industry on the up in Papua New Guinea
Tourism industry on the up in Papua New Guinea 29th May 2017 Tourism is a flourishing business in Papua New Guinea—with rapid growth over the past decade and a newly awarded title as one of National G [...]
Paga Hill site holds relics from World War II
Paga Hill site holds relics from World War II 11th May 2017 There might be almost 100 years between World War II and now, but it’s impossible to forget the significance of Port Moresby in the battle. [...]
The next five Papua New Guinea festivals you need to attend in 2017
The next five Papua New Guinea festivals you need to attend in 2017 16th April 2017 As a country steeped in rich culture and history, Papua New Guinea plays host to many festivals throughout the year. [...]
Top Tips for Dining in Papua New Guinea
Top Tips for Dining in Papua New Guinea 3rd March 2017 As a land full of mystery and exotic allure, Papua New Guinea often surprises visitors with its intriguing cuisine. We’ll let you know what you c [...]
Papua New Guinea’s Ghosts: The Asaro Mudmen
Papua New Guinea’s Ghosts: The Asaro Mudmen 16th February 2017 Deep in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, it’s not unusual to see ghostly forms creeping through the lush forest. Though they ap [...]
Walking the Kokoda
Walking the Kokoda 4th February 2017 If you’ve ever wanted to trek through dense mountain jungles in the midst of World War II history and unspoilt local villages, the Kokoda Trail is your chance to d [...]
Pesquet’s Parrot
Pesquet's Parrot 12th January 2017 Pesquet's Parrot is a rare and threatened bird species that is endemic to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. This vulture-like parrot is the only one of its genus [...]
Christmas in the Tropics
Christmas in the Tropics 24th December 2016 Tis the season to be jolly in tropical PNG! The Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in many parts of Papua New Guinea, and it offers a retreat away fro [...]
Bougainville has a tasty surprise…
Bougainville has a tasty surprise... 1st December 2016 Although Papua New Guide is a unique destination, it specialises in a delicacy that just about everyone in the world desires and yearns to indulg [...]
Goodfellow the Tree Kangaroo
Goodfellow the Tree Kangaroo 11th November 2016 Living an arboreal life in the thick rainforest of Papua New Guinea is a brown furry creature who goes by the endearing name of Goodfellow the Tree Kang [...]
Explore Port Moresby in 24 Hours
Explore Port Moresby in 24 Hours 28th October 2016 Port Moresby is the thriving capital city of Papua New Guinea. It is a place where traditional culture meets cosmopolitan exuberance. At Paga Hill Es [...]
Kutubu Kunda and Digaso Festival
Kutubu Kunda and Digaso Festival 30th September 2016 This year marks the 6th year of the Kutubu Kundu and Digaso Festival which celebrates the importance of the Kundu Drum and the Digaso Oil to the tr [...]
Ocean Wrecks Ahoy!
Ocean Wrecks Ahoy! 15th September 2016 Papua New Guinea is a treasure chest of adventure, mystery and historical wonder. In New Ireland Province you can dive to new depths and explore wreckages of air [...]
Get Hot and Steamy At Mt Tavurvur
Get Hot and Steamy At Mt Tavurvur 19th August 2016 One of the greatest thrills in life is to watch Mother Nature in her full force. Some like to chase tornados, others battle the wild seas. In Papua N [...]
It’s a Froggy-Frog world in Papua New Guinea
It’s a Froggy-Frog world in Papua New Guinea 5th August 2016 Before visiting Papua New Guinea, forget everything you know about wildlife, biodiversity and ecology. Because Papua New Guinea is a game c [...]
The Owen Stanley Range
The Owen Stanley Range 18th July 2016 Located in the centre of the highlands is the Owen Stanley Range, a jagged mountain chain cloaked in a steamy jungle. When approaching the mountains a dirt road g [...]