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New Guinea is located just north of Australia and is the world’s second largest island. The name Papua has long been associated with the island. The western half of the island contains the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, while the eastern half forms the mainland of the independent country of Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby is the capital and also, the largest city of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, on the southeastern coast of the island of New Guinea.
What To Do:
Even with over 800 languages spoken in PNG, don’t let it hinder you from exploring Port Moresby. People there generally understand English.
• Trek in the Kokoda Track/Trail You must be both physically and mentally fit to walk the entire track. • Go see the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary The sanctuary houses a mini zoo with native birds and animals. It has a research and education facility for the study of crocodiles. • Experience Sogeri Plateau It is less than an hour’s drive inland from Port Moresby. Several hundred meters above sea level, the plateau’s climate is noticeably cooler than Port Moresby.
Where To Eat:
You will never go hungry in Port Moresby. There are many options on where to have your next meal. For something different, try a traditional “mumu” of roast pork, sweet potatoes, rice and greens.
• 168 Restaurant – Situated in Waigani Drive, here you can choose from Indian or Chinese cuisine. • Daikoku Japanese Restaurant – If you enjoy having your meal cooked at your table, then this is the restaurant for you. • Airways Pool Side Restaurant – It’s located inside the Airways Hotel.
Where To Stay:
You will not find it hard to look for a place to stay in Port Moresby. There are a lot of accommodations to choose from that would suit your needs and budget.
• Airways Hotel & Apartments – It’s just two minutes from Jackson’s International Airport. • Crowne Plaza Port Moresby – Centrally located in down town Port Moresby within walking distance of business centers and amenities. • Holiday Inn – Situated in Waigani just ten minutes from the City Center and Jackson’s Airport. • Kokoda Trail Motel – Located near Sogeri at the start of the Kokoda Trail overlooking part of the Sogeri River.
How to get there:
Jackson’s International Airport is the gateway of Papua New Guinea, situated about eight kilometers away from the main town center of Port Moresby. Direct flights from Australia, Solomon Islands, Singapore and the Philippines, are serviced by its International carrier AIR NIUGINI. Air Niugini flies to Cairns (CNS), Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD), Singapore (SIN), Manila (MNL) and Honiara (HIR) and Hong Kong (HKG).
References:
En.Wikipedoa.org Travel.Mapsofworld.com Pngbd.com Geocities.com
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