Papua New Guinea Travel Guide 🇵🇬
Remote tribal highlands, coral reefs, dense rainforests, active volcanoes & rich cultural festivals — Port Moresby, Kokoda Trail & Rabaul
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Port Moresby
🌍 Regions Highlands · New Britain · Bougainville
💱 Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
🗣 Languages English · Tok Pisin · Hiri Motu
⏱ Time Zone GMT+10
🔌 Plug Type Type I — 240V
Famous for: Tribal cultures · bird-watching · scuba diving · Kokoda Trail · volcano landscapes · untouched wilderness
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-visa available for some nationalities Return ticket may be required Passport validity 6+ months- Travel insurance strongly recommended
- Hotel booking proof may be requested
- Some regions require permits
Always check up-to-date entry rules before traveling.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry & best for trekking
🌧 Nov–Apr Wet season (rainy & humid)
🎭 Aug–Sep Cultural festival season
🏝 Year-round Warm tropical climate
Remote regions may be difficult to access during monsoon.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $60–90 / ₹5,000–₹7,500 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $120–220 / ₹10,000–₹18,500 per day
- 👑 Expedition / Remote Tours — $300+ per day
Flights between regions & guided treks increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Port Moresby Kokoda Trail Rabaul Volcano Madang Coast Mount Hagen Highlands Tufi Fjords Kimbe Bay Goroka🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect most regions
- Road access limited in remote areas
- Guided tours recommended outside cities
- Boats used in coastal regions
Independent travel to remote tribal areas is not advised.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Digicel · Bmobile
- SIMs available in major cities
- Urban 4G coverage fair
- Remote regions have limited or no signal
Download offline maps & keep power bank.
💵 Money & Payments
- Local currency — PGK
- Cash preferred in most areas
- Cards accepted only in hotels & malls
- ATMs limited outside cities
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Mumu (earth-oven feast)
- Banana & taro dishes
- Seafood & reef fish
- Sago & coconut-based meals
Food varies widely across tribal regions.
🎊 Cultural Festivals
- Goroka Show
- Mount Hagen Festival
- Mask & Fire Dance Festival (Rabaul)
- Sing-sing tribal celebrations
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Use licensed tour guides in remote areas
- Avoid traveling alone at night
- Respect tribal customs & photography rules
- Road & infrastructure can be basic
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Good trekking shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain jacket
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical rainforest climate
- High humidity
- Heavy seasonal rainfall
- Cooler in highlands
🧳 Suggested 5–6 Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Port Moresby & cultural center
- Day 2 — Fly to Mount Hagen
- Day 3 — Highlands tribal villages
- Day 4 — Rabaul volcano visit
- Day 5 — Coastal reef / diving
- Optional — Kokoda Track hike
❓ FAQs
Is Papua New Guinea safe for travelers?
Yes — when traveling with guides & organized tours.
Is English spoken?
Yes — widely used in cities & tourism.
Is PNG remote?
Yes — many regions are untouched & require domestic flights.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 111
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 110
🧳 General Emergency 111
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