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PNG trip report - April 2012

by timbotron 19 May 2012

Hi folks, I travelled independently to some island provinces of PNG last month. During my planning I found information pretty scarce and…
safety in Port Moresby?

by brisonkj 09 May 2012

I am becalmed in Port Moresby staying at a nice church guesthouse but getting a bit stir crazy - the few people I have talked to seem…
Fresh tips

by DanAlon 30 November 2011

Most of what you need to know is in the guidebook, just read the damn thing! _*Sepik*_ # A guide for the river is very expensive and…
National Mask Festival- Kokopo

by cravenfop 26 May 2011

Hello All, Do I need to pre-book accommodation for the National Mask Festival in Kokopo(New Britain) or can I just show up and find lodgi…
Current status Tavurvur + accommodation & transfer to volcano + dolphins

by xflow 18 May 2011

Hello everyone, As far as I read there is something like a public transportation, correct? If yes, is this my chance to get away from…
Re: 4-5 days in Rabaul/ Kavieng

by AM_1974 19 January 2011

Just saw your post... I flew Kavieng to Rabaul in April 2009 on a direct flight, so yes that's definitely an option. Bear in mind that…
Travelling and diving New Britain

by mighty_mungo 12 January 2011

Hey, I'm planning to travel and dive New Britain in March. Thinking about landing in Hoskins and working my way up to Rabaul and…
RE: 4-5 days in Rabaul/ Kavieng

by globaltourist 23 November 2010

I've been in both in September - fine weather wise. As for what to do - I was in Kavieng for scuba diving - but not sure what else s…
Re: Overall destination advice

by globaltourist 12 October 2010

I think your best bet is to read through a guide book before you go to form a route & a plan of where you want to visit. There are WWII…
RE: Beaches and Family Visits in PNG

by climb_r 15 March 2010

Thanks for the tips; will make use of them for future trips. We've actually just gotten back from Kokopo plantation, near Rabual. Our…
RE: One Week in PNG

by madangpng 03 March 2010

Hi, I would go along with the Alotau recommendation - pretty, clean, sleepy and safe. Both Airlines PNG and Air Nuigini service it. Berna…
Re: Female travelling alone PNG

by globaltourist 06 December 2009

Hi. Transfer from International to domestic is pretty easy as the domestic terminal is walkable - about 150 yards to the right as you…
RE: Islands in PNG

by zachleigh 24 November 2009

I agree with Lazlo. Stick to the New Ireland/New Britian area. Remember that just getting someplace will take a couple days. the…
Re: One day in Rabaul

by AM_1974 03 October 2009

Hi No, haven't heard anything recently. i was there in April and that was just as the winds were changing (they blow over Rabaul half…
Re: One day in Rabaul

by AM_1974 01 October 2009

Go snorkelling at the Submarine Base. It might be a little tricky to organise, but if you contact Rabaul Hotel (Bruce & Suzy Alexander)…
RE: Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Book Notes

by zachleigh 06 September 2009

Ozzie, the St. Agnes and Chesters are the same price now...both $200. Makes sense about the copyrights....didnt think about that. …
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Book Notes

by zachleigh 06 September 2009

Posted this in the book updates section, but thought I'd copy and paste it to here as well. *Vanimo* -The Vanimo Beach Hotel is best…
RE: One day in Rabaul

by zachleigh 02 September 2009

Does the ship go to Rabaul or to Kokopo? I'm assuming it goes to Rabaul because thats where the deepest port is... There are no taxis…
RE: New Ireland & East New Britain

by zachleigh 11 August 2009

In the Islands now... Duke of York Islands - Just spent five days there. I went down to the beach in Kokopo and asked around about place…
RE: New Ireland & East New Britain

by Laszlo 10 August 2009

The [old LP PNG|http://www.amazon.com/Guinea-Lonely-Planet-Travel-Guides/dp/0864424027/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249888460&sr=1-2]…
New Ireland & East New Britain

by escotillo 09 August 2009

Hello, need some help I will go to above mentioned provinces - nov/dec - and have some questions as the LP doesnt satisfy me so far…
2 ladies back from PNG!

by klcooney 05 August 2009

2 ladies just arrived back from a month trip round PNG... As usual were seriously put off this trip by most people we talked to...although…
RE: travelling alone as a woman

by klcooney 05 August 2009

2 ladies just arrived back from a month trip round PNG... As usual were seriously put off this trip by most people we talked to...although…
RE: Papua new Guinea? possible or just a silly idea?

by jacobdane 26 July 2009

Hey Thanks for your reply. Yeah, it seems like I have to go deep in my pockets to get the most of my days there. I have decided I am going…
Re: Papua new Guinea? possible or just a silly idea?

by el_hadji84 25 July 2009

Hi, I don't know about mainland PNG, although I think Ae or somewhere on north would be best, but if you can fly to New Britain, to Kokop…