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Hi there, I'm basically looking for the cheapest way to get from Bougainville to Sydney, by plane, ferry, bus (once I'm in Australia obviously!) whatever. Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks, Sam

Hello there. Im a bduget traveler whos got a few free days to goto Port Moresby. I was just wondering if anyone knows any hotel/hostel for budget travelers. Something between 20-70 as i got no chance of ever paying more than100 a night in a place likr Port Moresby and all the google searchs are pointing to places100+

Hi everyone, Is it safe to go swimming in the sea at Madang in regard to both sharks etc as well as bacterias?

hello everyone!! Will be travelling to Port Moresby for 4 nights this coming October and would like to get any recommemdations for a good and affordable accommodations. I trust all my virtual friends as your recommendations always are right!!!!yehey Cheers!!! Also, perhaps any suggestions what to see and expect!!

Single female traveller looking to do the Mt Wilhelm trek after the Goroka Sing-Sing in September, but a solo trek is very expensive. Looking for someone to join to keep costs down. The dates for the trek would be 17 – 20 September 2012 departing from Goroka on Monday 17th, returning to Goroka on the 20th. Flying to Port Moresby on the 20th late afternoon to continue trip. Trip costs for two are 3240 PGK or 1530 USD, for three sharing 3000 PGK or 1416 USD. Costs include full-board accommodation (1 night lodge, 1 night base camp, 1 night lodge, vehicle fees, park fees, porter and guide) Contact cb@bestofpng.com for more information

Enquire any chinese tour guide in PNG Port Moresby to assist the china chinese tourist

What is the state of living in Omaura

What are some of the tourism atrractions,any clubs,acomodation,ammenities, law and order and transport system used?

HI THERE, I'M ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST RESTAURANT (NOT PART OF A HOTEL) IN PNG. IDEALLY IT'S HARD TO GET TO, A REAL SURPRISE FIND, SERVING THE TYPE OF 5 STAR FOOD YOU'D EXPECT IN ANY CAPITAL CITY AROUND THE WORLD. MAYBE STAFFED BY A EUROPEAN CHEF WHO'S GONE BUSH? ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Would anyone know the distance, overland, between Gona and Port Moresby? I wish to walk this route. I understand it is very challenging.

i am going to PNG in three weeks time from today with my school-mates, we checked on the hotels and found out that they are espensive, now we decided to look out for renting a place for two weeks we are going to spend there. Please do any one know how much renting cost there, and if there is small apartment to rent there Need urgent answer from any one thank you

Hi everyone, Can you please tell me how much does 1 dive cost on average in PNG?(is it more around 30US$, 50$ or around 70$?) And do you know if there is a better time than any other to go to PNG for diving? for example to see whalesharks and stuff... I m planning to go in february, March and April, good time to go??? Thanks in advance, Ben

Hi, I'm gonna travel for three months in PNG in february , march and april 2011 with 2 mates and we would love to mix the trip with some social or environmental work. (ex. orphanage, english lessons, animalcare, coralcare...) Have you ever heard about any project we could take part in? Thanks in advance Ben

I will be in Port Moresby for short break and thinking of day tours which include short cruise as well. Can anyone help me?? Thanks in advance

Hi there! The security situation in PNG comes very controversial over various internet sources! Many governement travel advice offices warn for terrible things to happen, while travellers report better situation. iI anybody has a good idea about how things are going this period, I would be greatfull to know! My plan is to travel solo and budget, so with public transport and stay at simple places, which might expose the backpacker to some more possible danger, instead of staying in top end hotels with security, private transport etc, which is not my case. I'm thinking to enter overland from Indonesia and stay for about 10 days, then return to Indonesia or fly ex Port Moresby. Many thanks guys Nik

Hi there! I'm researching for flights ex SE Asia (else ex AUS/ NZ) in low budget terms, for a trip to south pacific islands, including, preferably PNG, perhaps Fiji etc. The inter-island connections seem far too complicated and expensive. I have not decided where exactly to go, but since this will be my fist trip to the area, it seems that itinerary should depend greatly on feasibility and cost, instead of hitting my head to the wall, trying to get to certain places. My ideal (and flexible) plan would be to visit say 3 islands/ countries in about 3 weeks. Obviously this time frame won't be enough for an in-depth exploration, but I really like to see diffrent places instead of going around or relaxing in one. I guess that the islands can offer both natural scenery and a glimpse to local people life in each own distinctive way. I'm definately not looking to just lie on the beach. Any ideas, experiences, costs for a wallet- friendly flight combo, would be very very helpfull! Many thanks guys for your time and expertise, hoping it will be a long but beautiful way over there Nik

Is it possible to get a boat from papua new guinea to australia?

How is Papua New Guinea as a touristic destination? I've been thinking about it for years. Is it safe? Is it very expensive asI have seen in some places? Also would like the name of a repuable USA or UK tour company which does it.

the question is how do i warn travellers of a tour operator that has defrauded quite a few people of thousands of dollars in PNG? We have proof from USA/Italy?Australia. he is still operating.

I am trying to find Scratchley Road in Port Moresby. Can anyone help tell me where it is? Also does anyone have a street map with main roads marked on it, I can not find one on the web? Thanks

I am looking for a contact in the Popondetta area of Oro Province New Guinea. I will be there in September and wish to visit the site of the former town of Higutura.

Hey fellas, does anybody has inforamtion about sea connection between australia PNG (then Indonesia). Are there ferries you can go with. The map shows me that there are small island between the finn of austalias north-east coast and PNG. Could you do that by hopping over the island by smaller boats for example? I dont want to travel illegaly of course, so offical ways are needed. cheers, robin

There's been a recent spate of deaths on the Kokoda Track but no information seems to be forthcoming on the circumstances/causes. Can anyone shed any reliable light on this? We can all speculate (been there, done that already) but would like facts, as well as reasonable comments. Thanks.

Hi, Hoping to get some advice about travel within PNG. We're looking at flights from Cairns to Port Moresby on Air Niugini, but upon arrival if we wanted to rent a 4 x 4, is it possible to drive from Port Moresby to Vanimo along the Eastern coast, and if so, approximately how long is the drive? Is it recommended or not advisable? Ideally, it would be nice if we are able to make stops in Alolau, Madang, and Wewak, but not sure how safe and accessible the roads are. Are we better off taking the inter-island flights to these locations? Any advice would be helpful! Many thanks, G_G

Hi, My wife and I will be at Port Moresby on the 3rd March with the Rhapsody of the Sea (a cruise ship).......question I have is what to do there ? We have almost a day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ? Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance.

Hi, we are planing a trip to PNG in november 08 by our own and want to make a cruise on the sepik river. is there any other cruise ship than the sepik spirit, the MTS discoverer is sold says the newest lonely planet guide (may 08). Is there any possibility to book only the cruise on the sepik spirit without the package including the hotel? Did anyone try this and how did you get there? Are there any other possibilities to go on the sepik river "medium luxury". Where can we better get a tour on the sepik river from/ in Mt Hagen or in Wewak? Thanks for your help hucky

Hello, I'm travelling to Lae soon to work for approx. 1 week and I was seeking advice on what not to do. Is it safe to walk around during the day on your own? Will I be safe in my motel room a night? I've heard the yacht club is safe for a meal. I'm led to belive that the majority of population is friendly. If anyone can give some advice that would be appreciated. Many thanks

Hi I want to make a travel to Papua, can any one tell me the easy way from europe to get there? How is there for a short trip? Life night? I intend to go on new years eve. Tks regards

I've heard it referred to as "the worst place in the world to live" and also one of the most dangerous. Reading the tips and reviews on here makes it sound fine, if not a little bit rough... nothing compared to some of the other "dangerous" places I've looked at on this site. E.g., in Mogadisgu under "tips" it tells you to hire an armed escort. Here under "tips" it warns you about a loud bird and a betel nut addiction... Is this city a dangerous place or no? It from what I read on here, it sounds like a nice place to visit.

Hi, I am a Telecom Engineer from Pakistan. I have got a job in PNG. The problem I am facing is that there is no Papua New Guinea Embassy in Pakistan right now. Can any one advise me what to do? Thanks, Matloob