Varirata National Park Opens Information Centre

Industry News
Apr 2019

The Varirata National Park recently opened their new Information Centre at Sogeri outside of Port Moresby. The modern information centre will enhance visitors experience to the nature park. The park is already popular with schools excursions, bird watching, weekend outings for city residents and nature tours. PNGTPA is a partner in the development of the Variarata National Park through setting up of signboards and working with JICA to develop bird watching attractions in the nature park.

Media Coordinator/ TPA Board Secretary : Colin Taimbari

For further information, contact the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority’s

Phone: +675 320 0211 email: info@papuanewguinea.travel

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