Papua New Guinea is an untouched land of cultural diversity, natural beauty, and World War II history where local communities still follow their ancient traditions and customs. It is one of the least densely populated countries on earth with fantastic scenery and attractions awaiting discovery by the intrepid traveller.

EXAMPLES OF SOME TREASURES FOUND IN PNG INCLUDE:

• The Kokoda Trail
• Incredible cultural festivals such as the Goroka Show, Rabaul Mask Festival and the Firedance Festival
• A vast diversity of indigenous tribes speaking more than 850 different languages (A third of the world’s indigenous languages and ten percent of world languages!)
• Fabled Bird-of-Paradise
• Stunning Rabaul harbour and Volcano
• The Lark Force Wilderness Track
• The Amazing Sepik River
• World War II relics, ruins, and historic sites

FLIGHTS.

Air Niugini in code share with Qantas offer services to Papua New Guinea. The international airports are Jackson International Airport, 10kms from the capital at Port Moresby in the National Capital District; and Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen Province.

VISAS AND PASSPORTS.

Ensure that your passport is valid through to your return date home. Tourists are required to have a visa to enter PNG. Currently a 60-day tourist visa is available upon arrival at Port Moresby airport for nationals of many countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, UK, USA and most western European countries. To acquire a visa upon arrival, you will need a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, an onward airline ticket with confirmed bookings and Kina cash. Alternatively, you may acquire your visa prior to leaving your home country with either the nearest PNG Embassy or in some cases at the Australian Embassy in your country.

HEALTH REGULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

The only health requirement is a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever or cholera if arriving from or travelling through infected areas prior to arrival in PNG. Visitors are advised to take malaria precautions, but only your doctor can recommend and prescribe the appropriate medication for you. Although the problem of diarrhoea and dysentery is not as severe in PNG as in some of the neighbouring Asian countries, it is possible you may get some kind of diarrhoea at some stage of your trip. This is normal for travellers whose bodies are adapting to different food and water. In most cases the problem is short term, not severe and is easily treated.

INSURANCE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES.

All travellers to PNG are strongly recommended to acquire Travellers Insurance for trip cancellation and delays, baggage loss and damage, and for illness, accident and medical evacuation. Government owned general hospitals, church affiliated hospitals, private doctors, dentists and pharmacies are available in all major centres of the country. A full listing of hospitals, doctors, dentists and pharmacies in various centres are available in the Papua New Guinea Telephone Directory.

Visitors to PNG must ensure they prepare themselves adequately for their own journey and are aware of the most up-to-date advisories and requirements. South Sea Horizons cannot be held responsible for the continuing accuracy of the information above. It is supplied as general information only and should not be relied upon.