Naturetrek was founded in 1986 and our first tours specialised in birdwatching and botanical treks to remote and mountainous areas of the world. Thirty-two years later, we still offer many such treks, but our portfolio of holidays now includes 450+ holidays to over 90 different destinations worldwide. Today, we offer the world’s largest selection of professionally organised natural history holidays.

What Can I Expect on a Naturetrek holiday?

All of our holidays are expertly guided by a leading naturalist. In addition, we often take an expert local guide(s). Birds, mammals and plants are usually the main focus of our tours but we do incorporate as many other aspects of the natural world as possible, and many of our tours also include cultural highlights. Our holidays are often longer than other wildlife tours and, because they tend to be slower-paced (with the exception of our Bargain Selection), offer more time for detailed wildlife exploration, photography, relaxation and to take an interest in the region’s people, culture, history and architecture. We generally spend as much time as we can in an area searching for birds, mammals and plants on foot, though we do travel by minibus at least some of the time on most of our tours.

Papua New Guinea is one of the wildest and least explored regions on earth. Its astonishingly rich avifauna includes nearly 400 endemic species, amongst them the exquisite birds-of-paradise. This group of birds forms one of the principal objectives of this 16-day birdwatching tour. Starting in the capital Port Moresby, our tour visits Varirata National Park, Rondon Ridge, Karawari Lodge and finally the world-famous Ambua Lodge, encountering en route a wonderful variety of birds including many of the unique and fantastically plumaged birds-of-paradise. The lodge is situated at Tari Gap in the central highlands, home of the Huli tribe, or ‘wigmen’, known for their ornate ceremonial wigs, and dances and songs fashioned on the mating rituals of the birds-of-paradise.

Cruise Papua New Guinea with P&O Cruises.

P&O’s larger cruise ship options to Papua New Guinea are now at affordable prices.

Cruise the stunning islands and coasts of PNG: Alotau, Madang, Doini Island, Kavieng, Kawanasausau Strait and Milne Bay, Kiriwina Island, Kitava and Rabaul.

For bookings and information, email: information@pocruises.com.au or call 1300 159 454 (within Australia).

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: info@crooked-compass.com or phone +61 1300 855 790

Wild Earth Expeditions is an all-inclusive boutique travel company offering the ultimate adventure with custom-designed expeditions that are operated to the highest standard.

Take advantage of the Wild Earth Expeditions Papua New Guinea itineraries that take full advantage of natural occurrences, marine and wildlife spectacles, local festivities and special events.

For further information and bookings, email: info@WildEarthExpeditions.com

Abercrombie & Kent is a luxury holiday and travel company which runs 11 day cruises to areas including Madang and the Sepik River. With a maximum of 36 passengers and a crew of 18 as well as local guides on the ground, Abercrombie & Kent can guarantee the best service available.

Book your luxury expeditionary cruise with Abercrombie & Kent, email: contact@abercrombiekent.com.au

North Star Cruises offers an 11 day luxury cruise passing by the many islands around Kavieng and New Hanover, Rabaul, the Tufi Fjords, the Ferguson Islands and alongside Alotau. One highlight is the breathtaking helicopter tour to the volcano at Rabaul and the Isurava memorial on the Kokoda Track.

For further information email: cruise@northstarcruises.com.au or phone  +61 8 9192 1829

Coral Expeditions have been introducing guests to Papua New Guinea’s unique cultural heritage since 2005.

Destinations on the Coral Expeditions itinerary include Alotau, Buna, the Trobriands, Tufi Fjords and more.

For further information and bookings, call: 1800 079 545 or 61 7 4040 9999 or email cruise@coralexpeditions.com

Australian Kokoda Tours is a family owned business, having run treks over Kokoda sine 2006.

Australian Kokoda Tours, only treks Kokoda therefore all our attention and energy are focussed on your trek. We take pride in our treks and our record, both on and off the track and only stay in the quality, safe 5 star Airways hotel with 24 hour security facilities.

We have run treks for VFL & AFL clubs, AFL umpires, sporting clubs, schools and instil teamwork and leadership into the group, assisting you to form a bond amongst your fellow trekkers. We introduce some fun and entertainment along your journey, which creates a relaxed environment.

We guarantee after finishing your journey with Australian Kokoda Tours you will feel a fabulous sense of self achievement and the Kokoda track will have changed your life.

Our Point of Difference:

All Australian guides are Remote Wilderness First Aid Accredited
Luxury Accommodation at the exclusive ***** 5 star  Airways Hotel
All meals are incorporated, including meals at the hotel (excluding Ex Port Moresby Package)
All site fees are incorporated in your trek
We provide backpacks for you to use on the track which you will be responsible for returning to us after you finish your trek
Cleaning of all backpacks and boots upon completion
We carry a fully equipped automated external defibrillator
Satellite phone for emergencies & to contact Australia contact each day
We provide daily website and Facebook updates
We provide a comprehensive 8-week training program specific for Kokoda
We provide walking poles to use on the track which you will return to us after you finish Kokoda
We provide 100% biodegradable body wash
We provide a wilderness first aid kit
We have payment plans and options to assist you with payment of your trip
We have a 99% success rate for all our participants
You receive extensive historical information about the Kokoda campaign
You receive a comprehensive Kokoda pack including a nutritious snack pack for your journey
No trekker will be required to provide or carry any utensils, food, tents (apart from snack-pack issued prior to the trek)
No trekker will be required cook any food or clean any utensils
You will receive 8 days’ electrolyte replacement capsules
We provide water purification steripens (one between 2 trekkers)
You will receive an official track t-shirt for your trek
You will receive a certificate of achievement
You will receive a copy of the official track permit
You will receive a fully edited professional video of your Kokoda experience
Safety is our priority, therefore Australian Kokoda Tours only run Australian Guided Treks
2-way radio communication throughout trek leaders on the track
VHF back to AKT & Kokoda track Authority base in Port Moresby

Escape Trekking Adventures specialize in trekking Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track and Mt. Wilhelm.   Clients are ensured a support team during and after their trek to make sure they have an enjoyable, fun and safe trekking experience.

For further information and bookings, email: shane@escapetrekkingadventures.com.au or phone +61 422 372 273

Getaway Trekking offers tours through well-known routes in Papua New Guinea, like the famous Kokoda Track, Kapa Kapa to Jaure Trail and the Embassa Cultural Trek.

Explore Papua New Guinea with Getaway Trekking, email for information and bookings: info@getawaytrekking.com