Papua New Guinea is part of great arc of mountains stretching from Asia, through Indonesia and into the South Pacific. Visitors will discover a wealth of tropical scenery, from the jungle-clad mountains of the highlands to the sandy white beaches and atolls of the coastal and island province.

Lying just south of equator, 160 km north of Australia, Papua New Guinea is part of great arc mountains stretching from Asia, through Indonesia and into the South Pacific. This fascinating land boasts more than 600 offshore islands and more than 800 indigenous languages ( tok ples), and is home to the largest area of intact rainforest outside of the Amazon. Papua New Guinea consists of four regions made up of 19 provinces and the National Capital District, each with its own special character and cultures. Visitors will discover a wealth of tropical scenery from the jungle-clad mountains of the Highlands to the sandy white beaches and atolls of the coastal and island provinces.

Papua New Guinea is divided into four main regions known as Highlands, Momase, New Guinea Islands and Southern. The highlands region is made up of the provinces of Eastern Highlands and Enga. The Momase region consists of Morobe, Madang, East Sepik and West Sepick. Southern consists of central National Capital District, Gulf, Western, Milne Bay and Oro. The New Guinea Island Region comprises of east New Britain, West New Britain, North Solomons ( Bougainwille), New Ireland and Manus.

The rugged mountain terrain and deep caves systems offer wonderful adventure opportunities for walker, cavers and climbers and there is canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the river systems. Papua New Guinea also enjoys some of the worlds best diving around its warm coastal waters.

The country's pristine rainforest is home to some 700 species of birds, including parrots, pigeons, hornbills and cassowaries, but best known is the brilliantly coloured bird of paradise. Thirty-eight of the 43 known species are found here, including the rare blue and the Raggiana varieties, enticing birdwatchers from around the world. The world's largest butterfly – the Queen Alexandra Birdwing – is also native to Oro Province, with wingspan that reaches up to 30 cm. Native mammals include bats and marsupials such as three kangaroos, forest wallabies and echidnas.

Papua New Guineas is also famous for its stunning orchids.

 

The rugged mountain terrain and deep caves systems offer wonderful adventure opportunities for walker, cavers and climbers and there is canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the river systems. Papua New Guinea also enjoys some of the worlds best diving around its warm coastal waters.

The country’s pristine rainforest is home to many rate species of birds and insects; including the world’s largest butterfly, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, whose wingspan reaches up to 30 cm. The country is also famous for its beautiful orchids. More than 3000 species are unique to the country - over two thirds of the world’s known species - and new varieties are still being discovered.

Flights to Papua New Guinea with Air Niugini

Air Niugini is the national airline of Papua New Guinea, based in Port Moresby. It operates a domestic  and international flights to Papua New Guinea from Asia, Oceania, and Australia, as well serving most of the provincial centres. Its main base is Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby.