Travel Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. Major attractions of the city are the building of the National Parliament, the Botanical Gardens, and the Catholic Cathedral. One of the most popular sights of the city is the National Museum, which contains exhibits of pottery from all the provinces. If you come to Port Moresby on Friday, you will be lucky to visit the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary, which is known for its crocodile farm. Don’t miss Lae - Papua New Guinea's second city and an important seaport. It is mostly famous for its Botanical gardens, which are considered to be the best in the country. Madang is an ideal place for relaxation, because of a great number of beautiful lagoons, tiny attractive islands, coconut plantations, and splendid opportunities for surfing and diving. Madang has several volcanic islands; some of them are still active.

Kranket Island, situated not far Madang, has various traditional villages, which are interesting because of unique culture and hand-made items, produced by the locals. The Highlands offer breathtaking views and a pleasant climate, good both for active rest and leisure activities. Among the major attractions of this area are Kainatu, Mt Hagen, and Mondi, which are really worth visited. One of the most beautiful cities of Papua New Guinea is Rabaul. Take into account that diving into the sea in this area can be dangerous, because it is littered with relics of the World War II. But many tourists consider it an exciting activity. Other attractions of the country include beaches of the Sepik region, diving experience at Cape Moem, involving culture of Maprik area, and white sandy beaches of Vanim.