The Sepik River is Papua New Guinea's longest river and one of its largest, supporting a rich ecological system. The lush tropical jungle, rolling mountains and wide waterway here are reminiscent of Amazonia, and the region has an equally captivating heritage and superb biodiversity of wildlife. Rustic riverside villages built of natural materials and warm, welcoming people who still practise age old rituals and traditions. It is possible to visit some of these remote outposts to experience their rich culture, and peruse some of their unique weavings, carvings and other handicrafts. Birdwatchers will be in their element here, with such rare and exotic species as the blue bird of paradise and the fire maned bowerbird to be spotted.