Also known as Pom Town, Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea. The city is comprised of a diverse collection of spread-out neighbourhoods, from modern office areas and a glitzy marina full of yachts to sprawling shanty towns. While the capital’s star attraction is the small peaceful Loloata Island, where wallabies still hop freely, other popular attractions include the National Museum and Art Gallery, home to one of the world’s best primitive art collections, and the National Capital Botanical Gardens, filled with birds of paradise, cassowaries and tree kangaroos. Don’t miss the traditional stilt villages of Hanuabada Poreporena on the outskirts of the city, which perch precariously over the water's edge.
Located in the East Sepik province of Papua New Guinea, Wewak serves as the capital of the region. Dotting the scenic northern coast of the island of New Guinea, this charming town boasts palm-lined beaches, a rich history and a fascinating cultural heritage. It was once the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea and today, visitors can view the Wartime Airstrip and Memorial at Cape Wom, where the Japanese surrendered in September of 1945 to end WWII. It also serves as a great base from which to explore the magnificent coastal mountains of the Prince Alexander Mountains, and a enjoy a variety of other Sepik expeditions. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the ethnic Melanesian cultures, and appreciate the magnificent unique arts and crafts and cultural rituals of this island nation.
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.
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