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• Port Moresby Port Moresby combines Papua New Guinea’s coastal scenery, Motu-Koita heritage, wildlife, museums and Pacific history with distinctive urban experiences.
• Wewak Wewak, Papua New Guinea, pairs Sepik culture, WWII history, tropical beaches and coastal sightseeing with journeys into the Sepik River region.
• Mount Hagen Mount Hagen reveals Papua New Guinea’s Highlands through Wahgi culture, lively markets, mountain scenery, local history and distinctive cultural festivals.
• Goroka Goroka, Papua New Guinea, reveals Eastern Highlands culture through mountain scenery, coffee, markets, museums and the renowned Goroka Show for curious travellers.
• Rabaul Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, combines volcanic landscapes, Tolai culture and poignant wartime history with harbour views, tunnels and island excursions.
• Vanimo Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, pairs Pacific surf, uncrowded beaches, rainforest scenery and Sepik-region culture with a remote northern-border atmosphere.

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Every region of Papua New Guinea, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• New Guinea Islands Region Explore Papua New Guinea’s New Guinea Islands for volcanic scenery, coral reefs, wartime history and distinctive island cultures across remote tropical landscapes.
• Southern Region Explore Papua New Guinea’s Southern Region for Port Moresby heritage, Gulf waterways, Milne Bay islands, rainforest, reefs and living Papuan cultures.
• Enga Region Explore Enga Region in Papua New Guinea for cool highland valleys, Enga culture, mountain scenery, village gardens and Wabag’s cultural traditions.
• Highlands Region Explore Papua New Guinea’s Highlands for mountain landscapes, ancient agriculture, coffee country and richly diverse living cultures.
• Central Highlands Explore Papua New Guinea’s Central Highlands for mountain scenery, ancient agriculture, coffee country, cultural festivals and guided treks.
• Momase Region Explore Papua New Guinea's Momase Region for Sepik River culture, coastal reefs, rainforest mountains, Pacific War history and living traditions.

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• Mount Wilhelm Mount Wilhelm, Papua New Guinea’s highest peak, offers challenging alpine trekking, highland culture, cold mountain lakes and Bismarck Range views.
• Madang Province Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, combines coral reefs, rainforest, island villages and World War II history with diving, culture and coastal adventure.
• Morobe Province Explore Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea for Lae’s gardens, Huon Gulf coast, rainforest wildlife, goldfields, wartime history and village culture.
• Milne Bay Province Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, pairs coral reefs, remote islands, World War II history, Kula traditions and rainforest adventures across the Solomon Sea.
• Kokoda Track Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, is a demanding historic trek through rainforest, villages and battlefields across the Owen Stanley Range.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.3 (899 reviews)

  Port Moresby Nature Park

  Walk rainforest canopies amid cassowaries and birds of paradise at Port Moresby Nature Park, where 134 acres preserve Papua New Guinea's vanishing biodiversity just beyond the capital's edge.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (672 reviews)

  Tugu 0 KM Merauke - Sabang

  Concrete pillar at Indonesia's eastern frontier launches the 5000km highway to Aceh, amid Papua swamps where land meets ocean's edge and nations converge.

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  Fresh food market ★ 3.8 (469 reviews)

  Mount Hagen Market

  Vibrant highland trading post where tribal vendors pile fresh kaukau, barter squealing pigs, and display feathered bilums amid Tok Pisin banter in Mount Hagen's bustling streets.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.3 (197 reviews)

  Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery

  Papua New Guinea's definitive cultural repository preserving indigenous heritage through artifacts, art, and historical narratives spanning millennia.

The closest countries to Papua New Guinea, if you are planning to cross a border on the same trip.

• Solomon Islands Discover the Solomon Islands: An unspoiled tropical paradise with pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, rich history, and unique cultural experiences.
• Palau Discover Palau's pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and rich cultural heritage—an untouched paradise in the Pacific Ocean.
• Timor-Leste Discover Timor-Leste, a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty in Southeast Asia, boasting pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and lush landscapes.
• Micronesia Discover Micronesia: A Pacific paradise with vibrant coral reefs, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes.
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