Papua Region

Region

The south coast and its islands. Port Moresby is the capital and main gateway, the Kokoda Track is a famous wartime trek over the Owen Stanley Range, and Milne Bay has island cultures, diving and the Trobriand Islands. Check current travel advice before going.

Papua Region D'Entrecasteaux IslandsLouisiade ArchipelagoFergusson IslandOwen Stanley RangeTagula IslandWoodlark IslandGoodenough IslandKiriwinaMount LamingtonRossel IslandNormanby Island (Papua New Guinea)Misima IslandDobu IslandMarshall Bennett IslandsMount Victoria (Papua New Guinea)Kiwai IslandYule IslandMount Victory (Papua New Guinea)Great Papuan PlateauPort MoresbyDaruAlotauPopondettaKokoda TrackDaru IslandTrobriand IslandsLake Murray (Papua New Guinea)Kerema

Papua Region essentials

Country: Papua New Guinea
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Kina (K)
Language: English
Emergency: 000

Where to Go in Papua Region

City Port Moresby Port MoresbyCapital city of Papua New Guinea City Daru DaruCity in Western Province, near the coast City Kerema KeremaCity in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea Island Louisiade Archipelago Louisiade ArchipelagoRemote archipelago of coral islands in Papua New Guinea Island Trobriand Islands Trobriand IslandsPapua New Guinea island group famed for Kula exchange Island Fergusson Island Fergusson IslandLarge Milne Bay island in Papua New Guinea Island Tagula Island Tagula IslandLarge Milne Bay island with rainforest and coastal villages Island Woodlark Island Woodlark IslandRemote Papua New Guinea island with coral reefs Island Goodenough Island Goodenough IslandMilne Bay island notable for WWII battles Island Rossel Island Rossel IslandRemote Milne Bay island with diverse coastal ecosystems Nature Owen Stanley Range Owen Stanley RangeRugged mountain range in southeastern Papua New Guinea Nature Mount Lamington Mount LamingtonStratovolcano known for its catastrophic 1951 eruption
Regions & Cities
Port Moresby Explore Port Moresby Port Moresby’s waterfront and markets reveal Motu-Koita culture, carved masks and busy fish stalls; visitors come for the National Museum, Ela Beach, village cultural shows and guided trips to nearby WWII sites. Daru Explore Daru On an island off Papua New Guinea’s Fly River delta, Daru is a working port with market stalls, fishing skiffs and wartime relics; travelers come for boat trips to nearby atolls, local seafood and humid coastal culture. Explore Alotau Milne Bay’s port town Alotau offers access to coral islands, WWII battle sites, and canoe culture; fish markets, short ferry hops and local kundu drumming make it a pragmatic base for exploration. Explore Popondetta Sitting beneath Mount Lamington, Popondetta is a gateway for volcano hikes, WWII memorials and rainforest treks in Oro Province, with small lodges and markets serving as launch points for beach excursions and local coffee plantations. Kokoda Track Explore Kokoda Track WWII-era jungle trail across Papua New Guinea’s Owen Stanley Range, used by trekkers for multi-day hikes, wartime history and remote village encounters. Daru Island Explore Daru Island Daru Island in southwestern Papua New Guinea hosts the town of Daru-an administrative and fishing hub with an airport and market; visitors pass through for local trade, coastal culture and boat connections. Trobriand Islands Explore Trobriand Islands The Trobriand Islands in Milne Bay Province draw anthropologists and adventurous travelers for kula exchange traditions, yam-centered festivals and coral-fringed beaches that offer snorkeling and dugout canoe trips. Lake Murray (Papua New Guinea) Explore Lake Murray (Papua New Guinea) Lake Murray in Western Province draws anglers and birdwatchers to its remote wetlands; canoe trips and visits to riverside villages offer wildlife viewing, traditional lifestyles, and fishing for barramundi in one of Papua New Guinea’s largest inland waters.

Papua Region at a Glance

Local Time
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