Papua New Guinea

Travel guide of Papua New Guinea

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Useful information

Land, geography

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Climate & Weather

• the climate of Papua New Guinea is warm to hot and humid throughout the year
• temperatures average between 30-34°C / 86-93°F
• each province has a rainy season which vary a little from one to another and occur in the PNG's summer season
• the driest months are from May to November
• watch out for potential sunburn even on overcast days and in the Highlands

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Government

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Time zone

• UTC/GMT +11 = 11 hours ahead of Greenwich time
• no daylight saving time

Currency, payments

• PNG's national currency is Kina (PGK) which eqals 100 toea
• 1 PGK = approx 0.25 EUR / 0.40 USD (2020)
• currency can be exchanged at Jackson's Airport or in banks
• in the main centres following banks have branches: Westpack, ANZ, BSP
• hotels, restaurants, shops, rental companies, local cruise and travel operators accept Travelers cheques and most major credit cards like American Express, Diners, Master Card and Visa
• 10% tax is included in published prices in PNG

Fly to PNG, airlines

• Papua New Guinea is accessible by flight through Australia
• Air Niugini and Quantas offer flights to PNG from Sydney, Cairns and Brisbane (2019)
• Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane to Port Moresby (2019)
• Air Niugini (PX) is the national airline with home airport Jacksons International Airport (POM)

Transport

• Papua New Guinea has a very ragged terrain and therefore the easiest way to get around is by air
• Air Niugini operates domestic flights connecting Port Moresby to the provinces
• more remote parts of the country are serviced with few smaller airlines
• a good network of roads connects the Northern Zone and the Highlands region, it is possible to rent a car or hire a driver, take a taxi in larger towns or use local buses. Boat and ferry rental is available as well.
• the capital, Port Moresby is not connected with the northern zone by a road as the terrains are very rough
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Entry requirements

• 60-day tourist visas are available on arrival in Port Moresby with a fee of K100; obtaining visa before arrival costst slightly less K75
• travel documents, sufficient funds for the stay and confirmed outbound airline ticket for a date prior to visa expiry
• a departure fee of K30 is payable by all departing international passengers at the Duty Free Shop on level 1 of the international terminal in Port Moresby
• we will inform you about updated entry requirements for visitors from your country together with our offer

Travelling since 2020

• Travel world changed in 2020 with the worldwide lockdown. Travel conditions are still being updated, airlines releasing new schedules, hotels and destinations applying new arrangements where necessary. As it is hardly possible to keep all relevant information on our websites up to date, we will inform you about current situation at the time of your request and of your journey.
• If the destination you choose is not yet accessible for travellers from your country, we will recommend a similar available option.

Duty Free

• duty free allowance for new goods to the value of K250 per adult and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 2 liters of alcohol (approx 67 oz) and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult
• food items, seeds, spices, live or dry plants, animals and animal procucts need special import approval
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Electricity

• PNG has Australian style plugs with 3 flat pins, 240 volts and AC 50Hz
• 110 volt outlets (US style) for shavers and hair dryers may also be available
• adapters are recommended
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Internet, signal coverage

• Papua New Guinea has modern satellite coverage, ISD and STD dialing are available in most areas
• telex and facsimile services are generally available except for some remote areas which would use radio connections
• GSM cell network is available in Port Moresby, Lae, Madang and Mt Hagen
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Useful contacts

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Population

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Language

• PNG has more than 800 distinct languages
• English is the official language in education, business and government
• most common of the native languages are Melanesian Pidgin and Hiri Motu
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Religion

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Health

• hospital services, doctors and dentists are avaiilable in all major centres
• more remote areas have medical clinics or aid posts
• malaria is the only health risk in PNG, it is adviced to pack anti-malarics
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Tipping

• tips are not expected and neither encouraged
• hospitality is a matter of honor for Melanesian cultures
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Dress

• generally informal and casual dress code with shorts and open neck shirts work throughout the year together with traditional items such as ramis, sulus, laplaps and kolos
• in some restaurants and bars swim suits, sneakers and flip flops may not be allowed
• female dress should be always modest
• in the Highlands sturdy hiking shoes are recommended together with a jacket or sweater for coller evenings

Safety

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Nature

• PNG is home to the largest intact rainforest outside of the Amazon sheltering rare species of animals, colored birds and insects including the largest butterly in the world, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing
• 38 of the 43 known species of Birds of Paradise can be found in Papua New Guinea
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Ecology

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Culture & Traditions

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History

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Excursions / must see

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Sports, activities

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Diving

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Shopping, souvenirs

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Food, cuisine

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Special tourism

Accessible Tourism

• for visitors facing any challenges or disabilities we are ready to provide the best available options of transport, accommodation and services following their individual requirements
• let us know your special needs, we are happy to assist in creating a great holiday package fit for you
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Wedding and Honeymoon

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Interesting facts

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Events

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Top destinations

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Accommodation

• In Papua New Guinea it is possible to arrange accommodation of every category ranging from comfortable resorts and hotels to budget accommodations and back-packers lodges
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