Madang is one of the most pristine coastal regions in Papua New Guinea with excellent diving, multiple WWII plane and shipwrecks as well as a number of land attractions and villages in the jungle to explore. We visited several WWII wrecks, Hailiku Village caves, and spent an entire day exploring the islands and dive sites …
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The discovery of the Hailiku Village cliff jump in the jungle cave called ‘Mali Cave’ was a bit of an accident. It was a strange old day, in which 50 members of the village, young and old, led us through the rivers, caves, and watering holes of their community. Strange as it was, it went …
After two weeks of trekking through the mountains of Papua New Guinea, it was time to hit the coast and get salty. We had a big transit day from Rondon Lodge to Mt Hagen by bus and then a flight back to Port Moresby before one final journey via plane to Madang. Here we were …
If you’re an adventurous traveler looking for epic surfing, diving, birdwatching, or hiking expeditions, then Papua New Guinea is the place for you. Called the ‘final frontier’ you will experience some raw, off-the-beaten-path adventures. However, picking the right location and Papua New Guinea resort is paramount to your experience. In this blog post about the …
Papua New Guinea is widely regarded as the ‘final frontier’ because much of the country remains untouched and full of natural beauty. The tribal culture and traditions of generations are still present throughout the island nation and are the reason many travelers are drawn to Papua New Guinea. In this blog post, I’m going to …
The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea is known as one of the toughest multi-day treks in the world. It also has an immense historical significance as it was the epicenter of the Kokoda Battle between the Japanese and the Australian Forces in WWII. The grueling battle of war along the muddy ridges of the …
Papua New Guinea is often called the ‘final frontier’. It has so much to offer that so few know about, which made it such a privilege to explore this island nation. Together with Josh Lynott, I spent three weeks hiking, diving and exploring the jungles of Papua New Guinea. We began with an 8-day expedition …
During World War II the South Pacific Sea was an explosive battleground between Japan and America. There was some serious action throughout Papua New Guinea, which means that inevitably, there are many planes and shipwrecks scattered throughout the island nation. Many of the plane wrecks are accessible by scuba dive but throughout our three weeks …
Climbing Mount Wilhelm is one of the toughest challenges in Papua New Guinea. In fact, it is the tallest peak in Oceania at 4,509m. The journey to base camp and then the summit requires planning, determination, and hopefully some good weather! MOUNT WILHELM CLIMB This blog post will detail everything you need to know about …
The Garu Hot River in New Britain is one of the most enchanting places I’ve ever visited. Hidden in the jungle, this Papua New Guinea gem is truly magical. A crystal clear river steams at temperatures close to 40 degrees warmed by the thermal fields of the volcano. It’s a perfect place to soak in …
Mount Garbuna (sometimes named Gabuna) is just 20 km from Kimbe in New Britain. Sitting atop the lush, forested mountain is one of the largest thermal fields in all of Papua New Guinea. The three-hour, 8-kilometer trek through the forest is rich with birdlife and hundreds of different plant species. Once you emerge from the …
So far our journey through Papua New Guinea had taken us into the mountains of the Kokoda Track and Mount Wilhelm, followed by a few days of coastal exploration at Madang. With a long transit day from Madang due to a flight delay, we made it to our final stop of the PNG expedition, Walindi …