![]() The general rule if you are in an accident is: don’t stop, find the nearest police station and report the accident. Many a foreigner has had to immediately leave the country after getting into a car accident. It’s also important to note that if you hit someone (or something, like a pig), the response will likely be swift and severe. Roads are also generally not in the best condition, so expect landslips, washed out sections and roadblocks if you do choose to hire a car. You can hire cars in major cities, but be aware that most major cities aren’t connected by road (for example, there’s no road between Port Moresby and Lae or between Port Moresby and Goroka) so don’t plan on road tripping around the country. There are also charter companies like MAF and TropicAir (but this gets expensive!). There are two domestic airlines in PNG: Air Niugini and PNG Air. With limited highways, air travel is the easiest way to get around PNG. There are also a number of cruises that have popped up recently, most of which dock at Alotau or Kokopo/Rabaul. Other cities with direct flights to Port Moresby are Hong Kong, Honiara, Singapore, Tokyo, Manila and Bali. There are direct flights daily from Brisbane and Cairns, and regular direct flights from Sydney. Papua New Guinea is Australia’s closest neighbour, so it makes sense that the easiest way to get to Papua New Guinea is via Australia. I’ve listed ideas for both options throughout this article. Many people choose to travel to PNG on group tours to absolve them of the logistical headaches of organising travel within the country, but it is possible for the intrepid traveller to travel independently. Logistical challenges, a high rate of imports and a veritable lack of competition mean high prices for everything from food to transport to accommodation. One thing to note is that Papua New Guinea travel is not cheap. They’ve got a huge amount of information (which I don’t recall being there when I lived in Papua New Guinea). I’d also recommend you check out the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority’s website. Here are my personal tips and advice for travelling around Papua New Guinea. It’s no secret that it’s a challenging place for outsiders to travel to and within. Papua New Guinea remains mystifying to many foreigners. Travel PNG – what you need to know before you go If you’re not familiar with the places to visit in Papua New Guinea, here’s a map of Papua New Guinea showing the location of these 9 festivals. Kutubu Kundu and Digaso Festival: September.National Mask and Warwagira Festival: July.Papua New Guinea’s festivals are scheduled throughout the year, with many provinces hosting at least one or two festivals. Travel PNG – what you need to know before you go. ![]() If you want to save this guide to the best Papua New Guinea festivals so you can read it later, click on the below images to pin it to Pinterest! This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you!). Here’s my guide to nine of the best PNG festivals, each of which should be on your travel bucket list. I lived in Papua New Guinea for 4 years, and have attended a handful of these festivals (and still plan to attend a few more!). They really are one of the best Papua New Guinea tourist attractions. If you’re planning to visit Papua New Guinea, then timing your trip with one of these spectacular cultural festivals is the way to go. Which shouldn’t be surprising for a country that’s made up of hundreds of different cultures and more than 800 distinct dialects.Ĭolourful displays of costume and make up, thundering drumbeats, and the melodic sound of hundreds of voices singing in unison show how old traditions in this country are staying strong despite an increasingly modernised society.Īcross Papua New Guinea (PNG), there are dozens of singsings (festivals) held each year, each one celebrating unique traditions, yet equally stunning. Papua New Guinea festivals are rarely a dull affair.
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