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Price for 7days in Goroka & Mt. Wilhelm

by mineminezou 22 May 2012

Hello, I have been to PNG by myself for a week in May2012 to climb Mt.Wilhelm. Before traveling, what I wanted to know most was how much…
Re: Looking for Mt Wilhelm Trek partner(s)

by roadrunner23 17 May 2012

I don´t know about your travel experience and your requirements but if you cannot find a trekking partner you could easily do the tour…
RE: PNG is not safe but you will return with all your parts intact

by pngshelby 14 May 2012

I live here with my wife and 5 year old daughter. She has no problem eating an ice cream cone on the street in Goroka without incident.…
RE: internet cafes in Papua (PNG)

by pngshelby 14 May 2012

There is a cafe in Goroka but it is full of viruses. Digicel provides 3G service to much of the country now but if you want to spend…
Looking for Mt Wilhelm Trek partner(s)

by maudlovell 07 May 2012

Single female traveller looking to do the Mt Wilhelm trek after the Goroka Sing-Sing in September, but a solo trek is very expensive.…
Festivals in June

by pjwar 26 April 2012

Festivals in June Hi every one does any one know of a local festival in June as far as i can gather they are later in the year i believe…
Festivals in June

by pjwar 05 April 2012

Hi every one does any one know of a local festival in June as far as i can gather they are later in the year i believe at Goroka the Mud…
RE: Logistical headache - How to package the region???

by Marcus72 18 March 2012

Hi folks, @becks: yes, you are right that there is a risk. If one flight is cancelled or many hours late, I will have a problem. But…
internet cafes in Papua (PNG)

by gopala 13 March 2012

Does anyone have an idea what the prices in internet cafes in Papua (PNG) are ? I am planning to stay for some time in Goroka and / or…
RE: Logistical headache - How to package the region???

by jrb_1983 13 March 2012

I strongly suggest spending more time in Papua New Guinea, simply because of it's sheer size and geological, biological and anthropological…
Re: Street crime or other dangers in Solomon - PNG

by jrb_1983 12 March 2012

A year ago I travelled from Indonesian West Papua to Vanimo (on the border), and then continued to the following destinations by land…
Trip Report - Mt. Wilhelm climb in rainy season

by dnarz 29 January 2012

Just got back from a great trip to PNG and successful climb of Wilhelm. I was a bit confused before the trip about what kind of gear would…
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…
Re: Papua New Guinea wet season now?

by kruegs 18 November 2011

Hi. Goroka weather is known to be pretty good. Anytime of year here can be 'wetter than usual' and also 'dryer than usual'. Most days,…
How can I find out Singsing festival dates?

by trevsze 07 November 2011

Is there a reliable source where I can find out the exact Goroka Singsing festival dates as well as those in the other hill towns? …
RE: Papua New Guinea during the wet season (Dec-Jan)

by avantikook 07 November 2011

Went to Dec-Jan a couple of years ago and it was fine. In Goroka it rained heavily every afternoon but you knew it was going to happen…
Papua New Guinea wet season now?

by helm55 28 September 2011

Headed to PNG Nov 1. Taking a look at [the weather|http://www.google.com.au/search?rlz=1C1_____en-GBAU445AU445&gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UT…
Very long trip report (Hagen, Mt Wilhelm, Wewak, Muschu Island, Sepik)

by CarolynH 20 September 2011

Hi Below is a report back of my recent travels round some of PNG for just over two weeks. Whenever I travel, for this trip included,…
RE: from gold coast airport to brisbane airport in 2 hours?

by Mattt 18 August 2011

There's always Papua New Guinea. But you'd have to fly from Brisbane to Port Moresby, and then get another flight to somewhere nice like…
Re: Travel Companions

by 2012koko 18 August 2011

Hi, I will also travel in PNG starting the 11th of September in Goraka. I'm looking also for people to travel as I am traveling solo.…
RE: Tour companies, Highlands or Sepik; Is Tari safe?

by ghovea 05 August 2011

Hi, Ok I know this local tour company recently established, based in Goroka, New Guinea Live Tours : www.newguinealivetours.com which…
RE: Travel Companions

by trotam 21 July 2011

hello I will be in Goroka, normaly with 1 friend, the 15 sep starting my travel in png for 6 weeks after Goroka, Mt Willem, may be Tari…
Re: Mount Hagen!

by Powertower 13 July 2011

Many thanks fot that. But what about the trek is that scenery worth it? Or is there anything around Goroka which is recommandable? Thanks…
Re: Mount Hagen!

by Powertower 11 July 2011

Thanks a lot for that! What would you recommend for Goroka?
RE: Mount Hagen!

by Laszlo 11 July 2011

Some waterfalls for sure, but nothing truly special I can remember. Goroka is a single PMV ride away. Mount Wilhelm is 2 rides, the…