Port Moresby
Port Moresby is the capital and largest city in Papua New Guinea. Named for the English captain who first discovered the land in 1873, Port Moresby today is a quickly growing coastal city of 300,000. Despite a bit of a gritty facade in places, the city has a small number of worthwhile sights. Mainly, however, it serves as a major transportation hub and gateway to the rest of Papua New Guinea's destinations, while its marina regularly receives luxurious yachts from around the world.
Experiences
A handpicked selection of experiences endorsed by our experts. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, let us know, as our extensive network of local contacts can open many doors.
Botanical Gardens
Visit the Botanical Gardens, a perfect primer for the wild landscape in which you'll soon be immersed. Stroll the grounds with a local environmental specialist, who will explain both the ecology and wildlife of the country, including its most beautiful and noteworthy avians: the Birds of Paradise and the Cassowary, a large, flightless bird.
Loloata Island
Visit Loloata Island, a short drive plus boat ride from the capital. The island boasts beautiful hiking trails through hills and along the coastline, as well as some pristine sites for scuba diving. Stay overnight at the Loloata Island Resort in a bungalow over the water; in the morning, go diving and see an array of gorgeous coral and aquatic life, as well as impressive sunken wrecks from World War II.
Varirata National Park
Visit Varirata National Park, located outside Port Moresby, and near the famed Kokoda Track, a 60 mile (97 kilometer) hiking trail through the verdant mountains near Port Moresby. Hike along the park’s many trails and catch a glimpse of the country’s bird population in its natural habitat, as well as a distant view of the port and coastline in the distance.
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Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
Six Really Remote Lands in Asia
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- Remote Lands
Thanks to the relatively recent arrival of urbanisation, most Asian countries are home to huge areas that are pretty much untouched by the modern world, places where life goes on much as it has for centuries…
Spirits of Papua New Guinea: Rites & Rituals in Mount Hagen
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- Jay Tindall
It takes nearly 20 hours to get from Bangkok to Mount Hagen in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea, travelling via Singapore and Port Moresby – but it’s well worth the trip
Eternal Flames: the Fire Dancers of Papua New Guinea
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- Rick Lunt
In Baining culture the Fire Dance is performed on various special occasions, including the birth of new children in the village, remembering the dead, as well as being a coming of age ceremony for young men entering adulthood.
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