Vanimo Surf Lodge is a new surf resort near Lido Village in Vanimo, West Sepik (Sandaun) Province.

The accommodation rooms are beachfront traditional hut style with some stylish finishes.

Surfing Season in Vanimo is from November to April.  Great surfing spots near the Vanimo Surf Lodge include Lido, Waromo, Yako and Log Point.

For further information and bookings, email: dave@vanimosurflodge.com or call +61 411 823 500

This Trans Niugini Tours boutique lodge is situated in the heart of the Karawari – a Sepik River tributary.

Karawari Lodge offers guests a private unforgettable immersion into Karawari culture, food and natural surroundings – all within the comfort and professionalism of one of Papua New Guinea’s respectable tour operators and accommodation providers.

The lodge has a private airstrip with the Karawari River being the only way in or out. Stilted villages line the edges of flooded waterways and dug out canoes are the primary mode of transport

River excursions are offered in 18-seat motorized jet boats to the surrounding villages.  Visit traditional homes, witness ceremonial dances and glimpse what life must have been like in bygone days.

For bookings and further information call: +675 542 1438 or email: service@pngtours.com

The Walindi Plantation Resort is located near beautiful Kimbe Bay in West New Britain Province.

The resort has been been proudly showing off the many wonders of Kimbe Bay’s reefs to visiting divers for over three decades and has since developed a sterling reputation for its quality of diving, warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere.

Walindi’s room options include bungalows and house rooms.  While its on-site restaurant offers a delicious choice of international and local cuisines, including a well-stocked bar.

Apart from its world-class diving tours, the resort has a selection of land tours allowing visitors to explore West New Britain.

Walindi Resort is also home to the boutique live-aboard dive vessel, MV Febrina.

For further information and bookings call: +675 7234 8460 or +675 7373 4199

Lissenung Island Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Kavieng town in New Ireland Province.

There are 7 ocean-front rooms (6 with private facilities) in 4 spread-out duplex bungalows, furnished with hardwood floors and spacious verandahs. Tropical and international alfresco dining enhance your experience of island life.

Other than a handful of local staff, you won’t see another soul. You can easily circumnavigate the entire island in 10-15 minutes.

Deckchairs and a bottle of wine on the beach at sunset time are the perfect way of ending an exciting day of diving.

More than 40 dive sites are available for diving enthusiasts – from walls, drift dives, coral gardens and wrecks for muck diving; from pygmy seahorse to silvertip sharks and eagle rays – all just a 15 – 45 minutes by boat from the resort. Water temperature is never less than 28° Celsius.

Also available: Dive instruction, Gear rental and Free WiFi.

For further information and booking, email: info@lissenung.com or call +675 7234 5834

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

Yaskom Resort Hotel is located at the border of Wabag and Laiagam Districts. Distance: 13 kilometres away from Wabag town and 50 minutes of driving. Resort facility with a total of 25 x rooms including 12 x executive, 8 x deluxe and 5 x standards. Facilities: Restaurant, 2 x separate conference room, Digicel Play in every room, eater provided in every room for guests warming, hot/cold water in all rooms, helipad area for chopper landing, boats provided for boating. Attractions: nice view of famous and legendary Lake Ipae/Sirunki; located a kilometre away and 15 minutes of walk to the lake site, developed fresh water pools, huge spacious car park area, bar, orchid species in and around the facility’s vicinity, pool of traditional water reeds. Meal/tariffs: breakfast- bacon wit sausage/bread, baked beans, lunch – chicken with chips/fried or boiled and dinner – chicken with chips/fried or boiled, rice with stew. Rooms/tariffs: executive K350.00, deluxe K250.00 and standards K150.00.

Ribito Hotel is Wabag Town’s newest and only 3 star hotel taking the standard of accommodation in Enga to the next level. Rooms vary from standard rooms to two bedroom self-contained, serviced apartments. The hotel all has one of the best restaurants in town and is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pacific Gardens Hotel is in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The province is home of the famous Asaro Mud Men displayed at shows and festivals in the province and country.

Goroka is the capital of the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. It is a town of approximately 25,000 people, 1600m above sea level. It has an airport (in the centre of town) and is on the “Highlands Highway”, about 285km from Lae in Morobe province and 90km from the nearby town of Kainantu also in the Eastern Highlands. Other nearby towns include Kundiawa in Simbu Province and Mount Hagen in Western Highlands Province. It has a mild climate, known as a “perpetual Spring”.

Pacific Gardens Hotel is in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands Province in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The province is home of the famous Asaro Mud Men displayed at shows and festivals in the province and country.

Goroka is accessible by road and air. It is approximately 400km from Port Moresby, the capital city of PNG. There are regular flights available to and from Goroka by Air Niugini and Air lines PNG.

Goroka Show is a probably the most known tribal gatheringand cultural event in Papua New Guinea. It is held every year close to the Independence Day (16 September) in the town of Goroka. About 100 tribes arrive to show their music, dance and culture. This festival started in the mid 1950s from the initiative of Australian Kiaps. In recent years it became an attractive tourist destination because it is one of a few opportunities to see the traditional tribal culture.

Goroka’s Iconic Landmark, the Bird of Paradise Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town, accessible to major business services and close to the airport.  The perfect location for a meeting or conference, providing well equipped function rooms with a friendly efficient team.

The Bird of Paradise features an outdoor swimming pool, access to a Fitness Centre with Goroka Squash Club located within the hotel grounds.  Enjoy the pleasant surroundings of the Deck Bistro, offering Buffet and A la Carte dining options, featuring mouth watering modern dishes from around the globe.  A popular meeting place and home to renowned Enzo’s pizzas, available dine in or take out.

Offering neat, clean and secure accommodation, including Premier Rooms and Suites.  For those looking for longer term accommodation, fully serviced one bedroom apartments are available.  Either Qantas Frequent Flyer or Air Niugini Destination points can be earned on eligible rates by presenting your card upon check-in.

Kundiawa Hotel is situated in the heart of Kundiawa town. The hotel is well established with a total of 16 rooms. It is a 2 hour drive from Goroka or Mt. Hagen. Pick up and drop off at approximately K800 each way. The 16 standard rooms are self contained rooms with ceiling fans and 2 beds each. Catered meals are provided on request along with laundry services.