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Papua New Guinea

Ignite your senses simply through exposure to our diverse and continuous culture on your visit to Papua New Guinea.

In Papua New Guinea you’ll come face to face with some of the oldest continuing culture on the planet. You’ll mainly meet Melanesian people though some areas are also home to descendants of Polynesian and Micronesian settlers from across the Pacific islands.

From our remote villages to our urban centres, you’ll find that our customs are passionately maintained in elaborate rituals that accompany deaths, feasts, marriages, compensation ceremonies and initiation rites.

MusT See

  • Witness a 'singsing' expressing customary dance, music and ceremonial dress in a spectacular explosion of colour and sound
  • Take away some contemporary art or artefacts as a memento from one of Port Moresby’s weekend markets
  • Enjoy the delicacies of a ‘mumu’, one of the world’s oldest slow-cooked ground-oven meals still in practice today

Our main cultural festivals take place annually from July to November throughout the country.

  • July ~ National Mask Festival & Warwagira, East New Britain
  • August ~ Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival, East Sepik
  • August ~ Mt Hagen Show, Western Highlands
  • August ~ Enga Cultural Show, Enga
  • September ~ Goroka Show, Eastern Highlands
  • September ~ Hiri Moale Festival, Port Moresby, NCD
  • September ~ Frangipani Festival, East New Britain
  • September ~ Madang Festival, Madang
  • September ~ Malagan Festival, New Ireland
  • September ~ Karkar Island Bilum Festival, Madang
  • October ~ Morobe Show, Lae, Morobe
  • November ~ National Kenu & Kundu Festival, Milne Bay
See our Events page for an up-to-date calendar
Cultural Locations
Alotau Land Tours
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Region: Papua Region location: Milne Bay Province
Landtours Is an intimate and intriguing tour so you can see PNG culture and the people of Alotau.  You will visit two villages and one of the families makes things out of the bark of trees. They are also located in the area where the war started as you will see. We also go to...
Aussie Tours
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location: Nationwide
Jouw reis naar Australië, Nieuw-Zeeland en de South Pacific verdient een specialist. Iemand die bergen lokale reiservaring inzet om jouw reis speciaal te maken. Aussie Tours was de start van Best Of Travel. Dus Oceanië heeft eeuwig een plekje in ons hart. En dat voel jij in het reisvoorstel dat je krijgt. Doe hier inspiratie...
Baia Sportfishing
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Region: Islands Region location: West New Britain Province
Baia Sportfishing caters to all types of groups. Whether you are after the perfect family holiday, cultural experience or an epic fishing adventure, Baia Sporfishing can cater to make your experience a memorable one. Opened in 2004, Baia Sportfishing in West New Britain Province offers an eco-tourism destination where anglers can catch the Mighty Papuan Black Bass and Spottail Bass....
Bamboo Travel
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location: Nationwide
Holidays to Papua New Guinea A land that is bound to intrigue, excite and astound in equal measure, Papua New Guinea has always been surrounded by myths and superlatives and, for those with an adventurous spirit, a genuinely different experience awaits. Your Papua New Guinea holiday ingredients range from highland tribal festivals with painted warriors,...
Buna Treks and Tours
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Region: Papua Region location: Northern (ORO) Province
Buna Treks and Tours is a 100% Papua New Guinea owned and operated tour company. It is family-owned and employs over 30+ experienced guides and porters who provide an excellence service to our clients and valued guests. Our business is to make your visit to PNG safe, enjoyable and memorable. We organise tours of Port...
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Clem's Place
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Region: Islands Region location: New Ireland Province
Clem’s Place, Tunnung Island ​Clem’s Place is a secluded eco-lodge nestled on Tunnung (Dunung) Island in the Three Island Harbour of New Hanover, New Ireland Province.  Accessible via a 2–3 hour boat journey from Kavieng, this intimate retreat offers an authentic Papua New Guinean experience, blending rustic charm with warm hospitality. Guests are accommodated in...
Cox & Kings
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location: Nationwide
Founding the company The company’s history stretches back to 25 May 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed as regimental agent to the Foot Guards by his mentor, Lord Ligonier, the commander-in-chief of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. The actual moment of appointment is captured in the allegorical scene shown in the painting above by the well-known...
Crooked Compass
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Crooked Compass is a boutique tour operator offering small group and customized tours encouraging you to experience the lesser known side of Papua New Guinea. Sample a Crooked Compass itinerary that features a fascinating cultural festival. Be amazed by the unique cultures and traditions that this Melanesian country is renown for. For information and bookings, email:...
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