Top Things to do in Papua Region
The 10 Best Things to do in Papua Region, Papua Region
Discover the best top things to do in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea including Manta Watch Camp, Varirata National Park, Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby Nature Park, Kitava Island, Massim Museum, Kiriwina Island, National Museum and Art Gallery, Turnbull War Memorial Park, Port of Alotau.
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1. Manta Watch Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Island Manta Watch Camp is located on the remote and stunning paradise Island in the South Pacific. Gonubalabala, Papua New Guinea. It's so remote that it's not even on google maps yet! Milne Bay reefs are full of life with anything from the tiniest weird and wonderful critters, to the large pelagic trophies such as Hammerheads and Whale Sharks. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FULL DETAILS BEFORE BOOKING
2. Varirata National Park
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
If you're early enough, you'll catch the incredible morning mist hovering over this natural mountain region that offers fantastic views and a wealth of birds and other wildlife.
Reviewed By 282terryb - Hua Hin, Thailand
Wonderful piece of nature. Great viewing point at the end of the road in. Super for birdwatching. The local population go there to barbecue so not quiet all the time but still won't affect the experience. If you are going to PNG then try to take this in and enjoy the stunning scenery.
3. Bomana War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By aristc2019 - Bossley Park, Australia
A beautiful area to walk and soak up the serenity of the place. If you are a fan of war cemeteries and especially of Australian war dead, this is the place to visit . Again as it is located outside Port Moresby, it is highly recommend to ensure you travel with a reputable tour group or have security escort with you. Unfortunately Port Moresby is not safe to travel by yourself.
4. Port Moresby Nature Park
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4.5 based on 362 reviews
Port Moresby Nature Park is PNG's leading and international award-winning wildlife Park combining botanical, zoological and cultural experiences within its 30 acres. The park is home to over 550+ native animals including bird of paradise, tree-kangaroos, cassowaries, wallabies, reptiles and many, many parrot and other bird species. The grounds also offer a lush change from the hustle and bustle of Port Moresby City with the only rainforest tract within the Capital City. Facilities include cafe, souvenir shop and arguably PNG's best outdoors children's playground. The Nature Park can arrange transportation to/from hotels and airport and offers excellent guided tours of the Park (lasting 1.5hrs). The Park is PNG's only internationally welfare accredited wildlife park and is a member of the Zoo & Aquarium Association of Australasia.
Reviewed By Barnskybeat - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The only park/forest type recreational facility within the city limits, the former botanical gardens offer rain forest, picknick areas as well as wildlife that has mostly been rescued, such as tree kangaroos and other endemic animals and birds. There are efforts underway to breed the endangered pig-nosed turtle. Some have already been released back into their natural habitats. A must visit if you pass through Port Moresby.
5. Kitava Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By jaleoole - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Amazing! One of the most beautiful, pristine, unspoilt islands I have ever seen. Visited on a cruise ship. Yes, there where hundreds of natives on the beach selling their wares or offering tours. Most speak at least basic English. I found the people to be absolutely lovely, and not pushy at all. They were quite gentle. Of course they want to sell their handicrafts, and their various wood carvings are lovely, authentic, and quite inexpensive. I highly suggest you support their economy and buy something or contribute some money to the lovely children who are dressed up and singing and dancing. But get away from the beautiful shore, hire a guide, and walk to the local village and back. You will see how people live, you will see their house and school, you will pass villagers and children along the path and everyone will at least say hello. My guide, Alex, was just terrific. I contracted him for 40 New Guinea Kina (about $15), and he took me to the village and back, and also up the small hill near the beach that had a lovely view. His English was basic, but he was lovely, and I was amazed he walked the entire time ( about 75 minutes), without any shoes. Impressive. I gave him $50 Kina and he was thrilled. Well worth it. I also bought a lovely mask for $15 US dollars, hand carved. Ridiculous. This was an amazing an unspoilt paradise with lovely people; he out of your confort zone and experience it!
6. Massim Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Museum currently has two history exhibitions: The Rise and Fall of Samarai, and Milne Bay's place in WWII: The Battle of Milne Bay 1942. More contemporary displays include paintings & objects created by Milne Bay artists and weavers. The museum's permanent collection includes 40 carvings and 12 story boards from the Malinowski Legacy forum carving project. The museum is not for profit and your donation will help to keep us growing and serving the community
7. Kiriwina Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By ghtraveller
This island is very beautiful as is most of PNG. The locals are friendly and always eager to share their culture and give you the opportunity to purchase their basket ware or wooden items. The problem is it is all so lovley that you want to support the local economy as much as possible but there is so much. People travel from neighbouring islands just to set up a stall and benefit from the influx of tourists. It is a lovley island and a walk to some of the more remote villages is worthwhile. The cricket match is also very entertaining. Hopefully the current travel issues will settle and tourists will get to visit the islands again.
8. National Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 87 reviews
Located on the slopes of Independence Hill, this traditionally designed museum houses an excellent collection of New Guinea art and cultural artifacts.
Reviewed By 3kirstytas - London, United Kingdom
Impressive collection from all over PNG. Well displayed and cared-for artefacts, excellent display space, great to see PNG staff have laid out some of the display presentations and written the display interpretations. Apparently locally-cooked dishes have been so popular that they are now being sold Mon-Wed lunches! Set on beautiful grounds that is good to see being used for occasional events. When things are more COVID-safe, it would be great to see more of this with COVID measures. It would be good to see the museum opened for even half a day every weekend so that more people can enjoy the collection more easily. It would be super cool to have an artist in residence space and partnerships with other regional museums to enable a couple of rotating exhibitions each year so that PNG can enjoy more things from around the neighbourhood.
9. Turnbull War Memorial Park
10. Port of Alotau
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By courtresort - Brisbane Region, Australia
On leaving our cruise ship we walked off the port and out the gates where there are a lot of local people selling local tours. Having done previous trips with them to the volcano and also to Kokopo we wanted to visit the Submarine Tunnels this time. A friendly guy name Gordon took us in his Hi Lux for a negotiated price. It was a great drive through the countryside and Gordon was very chatty and informative. Upon arrival at the site a local landowner guided to the tunnels. This cost 5 Kina each or a total of 5 Australian Dollars.Now the interesting part. The best time to visit is at low tide as you can walk along the sandy shore to see them. We, however, were there mid tide so had a wade through the surf. Never mind. A bit of ocean didn't hurt us and it was certainly worth seeing, plus our guide was very informative too. If you are interested in WW2 history it is worth the exercise.
