Rondon Ridge overlooks the Wahgi Valley and Mount Hagen town in the Western Highlands Province.
A 40-minute drive from Mount Hagen town, this Trans Niugini Tours lodge is situated in a pristine rainforest where birdwatching and nature-walks form part of the accommodations activity options. Guests are also offered tours of the Western Highlands, sampling the provinces unique culture and history.
Through Rondon Ridge, Trans Niugini tours also offer tours to the Kuk World Heritage site – a prehistoric archaeological site where the worlds oldest gardening implements and plots were first discovered.
Rondon Ridge has some of the finest dining options in the province, a fully stocked bar, gift shop and a unique reception showcasing portraits, painting and crafts from the Trans Niugini Tours collection representing the Highlands and the Sepik.
For further information and bookings, email: service@pngtours.com or call +675 542-1438
Koitaki Country Club is situated at Sogeri, about 17 kilometers from Port Moresby. Entry into the Club is by members and guests only. Membership is now open. However, facilities may be used at a fee – contact the Club for further information.
Members of the Club have access to 12 hectares of the Club grounds, the Club House and the Pool. The Club bar is well stocked with a variety of drinks. Members can camp, have picnics along the Eworgo River, go for walks around the Club grounds, try out horse riding, or simply relax at the Club house.
The Club grounds are ideal for sports. The Club has a Cricket pitch – built in the 1960s. There is also a 9-hole golf course. Cricket and golf equipment can be rented from the Club.
Club facilities include bar and restaurant, swimming pool, picnic and camping spots (along the Eworogo river), kids playground, horse rides, meeting areas, bungalows and shipping container rooms (a must try !) and lots of space for sporting or outdoor activities.
Bush walks, bird watching, village visits, visits to the local market, the Kokoda Track, the Varirata National Park and the Sirinumu Dam can be arranged.
Rubio Plantation Retreat is located along the scenic Boluminski Highway, 220 km from Kavieng and 50 km from Namatanai, New Ireland Province.
Rubio Plantation starts from the beach and goes up into the mountains.
The bungalows are made from native materials and are located along the beachfront.
The kitchen serves three meals a day and offers meals combining European, Asian and local foods and styles, including home baked bread and pastries featuring chocolate made from the plantation.
Rubio offers activities such as surfing, caving, hiking, bird watching, canoeing, biking, including cocoa plantation and chocolate-making tours.
The surf season in this part of New Ireland is from mid-October to mid-May. Rubio has consistent surf breaks right on its beachfront. There are also many other wonderful breaks in the area.
For bookings and further information, email: nipsurf@gmail.com
Visit the Rubio Plantation Retreat Facebook page.
Fuzzy Wuzzy Expeditions is a locally-owned tour operation based in Lae, Morobe Province.
Owned by Mr. Defol Jabar, who has over 20 years of trekking and tour guiding experience along the Kokoda Track in the Central and Northern Provinces, as well as tours spanning the Morobe Province.
Explore Lae City and the wider Morobe Province with Fuzzy Wuzzy Expeditions. Sites, attractions and events covered by Fuzzy Wuzzy Expeditions include – short and long tours: Rainforest Habitat, Lae Botanical Gardens, Lae War Memorial Cemetery, Finschaffen, Sarawaged Range and more.
For bookings and further information, contact Mr. Jabar: call +675 7906-5582 or email fuzzywuzzyexp@gmail.com
Locally owned and operated by experienced guide Samuel Kepuknai and his dedicated team, Kiunga Nature Tours has earned a reputation as one of Papua New Guinea’s leading bird watching and nature tour operators. Based in Kiunga, the gateway to the Fly River region, the company offers visitors the opportunity to explore one of the country’s most biologically diverse and least-visited destinations.
Bird enthusiasts can experience some of Papua New Guinea’s most sought-after species in their natural habitat, including spectacular birds-of-paradise, bowerbirds, satinbirds, fruit doves and many other endemic and migratory birds. The region’s vast rainforests, wetlands and river systems provide exceptional birding opportunities throughout the year, particularly during the drier months from April to October.
Beyond birdwatching, Kiunga Nature Tours also offers cultural encounters with local communities, rainforest expeditions, river adventures along the Fly River and nature-based experiences that showcase the unique landscapes and traditions of Western Province. Visitors can gain insight into the region’s diverse cultures while exploring some of Papua New Guinea’s most remote and pristine environments.
Whether you are an avid birder, wildlife photographer, nature enthusiast or adventure traveller, Kiunga Nature Tours provides authentic and memorable experiences in one of Papua New Guinea’s last great wilderness frontiers.