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The short answer The Kokoda Track is a hard trek. It is 96 km as the crow flies, though GPS readings can show anywhere from 96 to 120 km of steep, muddy jungle trail with constant climbs and descents, high humidity and river crossings. It is not technical, though. Anyone in good general health who trains properly for three to six months can finish it.
The Kokoda Track promises breathtaking scenery, rich history and a profound cultural exchange. Here's what to know before you trek.
Deep in the Sepik floodplains, the isolated Karawari people keep alive their haus tambarans, sacred hooks and centuries-old traditions.
Every year, Mt Hagen bursts into life as tribes from across the country gather to showcase their traditions, heritage and pride.
Prefer culture over cocktails? Here are seven reasons the Goroka Show belongs on every traveller's bucket list.
With over 700 bird species, including 38 birds-of-paradise, Papua New Guinea is one of the world's great birdwatching destinations.
More than 100 tribes gather in the Highlands each year for the Goroka Show, Papua New Guinea's largest and most iconic cultural festival.
Booked your spot at the Goroka Show? Here's what to pack and what to expect from this unforgettable festival.
Explore Papua New Guinea's World War II history in Rabaul and Kokopo, from the Japanese underground hospital to wartime tunnels and bunkers.
