- CapitalPort Moresby
- CurrencyPapua New Guinea kina (PGK)
- LanguagesEnglish, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu and 800+ local languages
- Main hubPort Moresby (POM)
- EntryVisa required for most; eVisa available
- Drives onLeft
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on earth and best suited to adventurous travellers. Highlights include the Goroka and Mount Hagen highland shows, trekking the Kokoda Track, diving in Kimbe Bay and Milne Bay, and the Sepik River.
Independent travel can be challenging: most visitors use established tour operators and follow their government's travel advice closely.
Where to stay in Papua New Guinea
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Landmarks map
Top landmarks
Kokoda Track
A 96 km wartime trek over the Owen Stanley Range.
Tours & activities in Papua New Guinea
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