Introducing Daru
Daru was the colonial headquarters for Western Division, the former name of the province, from 1893 and remains the capital today. It is on a small island of the same name, not far from the mouth of the Fly River. The main drawcard is the fishing, but some sailors moor here en route between Australia and PNG. The best contact is Max, the manager of the Kuki Hotel, who can arrange fishing trips in the mangroves for barramundi and black bass. Rates vary from about K600 to K3000 for a two-day trip (depending on how much fuel you use).
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There’s a Bank South Pacific (645 9062), but bring some cash with you.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Money in PNG
by hannahpeart 12 December 2010
Hi so i am heading to Daru and wondering if there is an atm there or shall i take cash, If there is an ATM does any one know which bank…
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Re: Western Province
by dave_h 19 October 2010
Hi I think most people fly Cairns to Port Moresby to Daru (Airlines PNG). Other options might be to charter from Horn Island to Daru…
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