Climbing to the summit of Mount Wilhelm is the highlight of everyone's trip to the Highlands. At 4,509m (14,793 ft) Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. It is part of the Bismarck Range and its peak is the point where the provinces of Simbu, Western Highlands and Madang intersect. You can expect to pass many memorable scenic landmarks including waterfalls, forests, lakes and the remains of a World War II American bomber aircraft.
Port Moresby, in the National Capital District, is the capital city of Papua New Guinea and is also the main hub to travel elsewhere in the country. It is a blend of old and new - elements of traditional life remain in nearby villages, along with remnants of the colonial days in downtown Port Moresby.
The Sepik River is the longest river in Papua New Guinea and there are many very interesting tribes living in villages along the river that are noted for their magnificent carvings and elaborate manhood initiation ceremonies.
The capital of Oro Province, Popondetta, is located along a stretch of the Oro Bay Highway. The name Popondetta means ‘place of the Popondo tree’ and the town is currently seeing a large boom due to the Higaturu oil palm project.
Rabaul remains a desolate town in the East New Britain Province, guarded by its grumbling volcanoes since the eruption of Tuvurvur in 1994. Much of the town still remains buried in the volcanic ash and mud.
Tabubil is located in Western Province and was mainly built to serve the OK Tedi mining community, and due to this it is similar to an Australian country town rather than a PNG village.
Climbing to the summit of Mount Wilhelm is the highlight of everyone's trip to the Highlands. At 4,509m (14,793 ft) Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. It is part of the Bismarck Range and its peak is the point where the provinces of Simbu, Western Highlands and Madang intersect. You can expect to pass many memorable scenic landmarks including waterfalls, forests, lakes and the remains of a World War II American bomber aircraft.
Port Moresby, in the National Capital District, is the capital city of Papua New Guinea and is also the main hub to travel elsewhere in the country. It is a blend of old and new - elements of traditional life remain in nearby villages, along with remnants of the colonial days in downtown Port Moresby.
The Sepik River is the longest river in Papua New Guinea and there are many very interesting tribes living in villages along the river that are noted for their magnificent carvings and elaborate manhood initiation ceremonies.
The capital of Oro Province, Popondetta, is located along a stretch of the Oro Bay Highway. The name Popondetta means ‘place of the Popondo tree’ and the town is currently seeing a large boom due to the Higaturu oil palm project.
Rabaul remains a desolate town in the East New Britain Province, guarded by its grumbling volcanoes since the eruption of Tuvurvur in 1994. Much of the town still remains buried in the volcanic ash and mud.
Tabubil is located in Western Province and was mainly built to serve the OK Tedi mining community, and due to this it is similar to an Australian country town rather than a PNG village.
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