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Hundreds of distinct tribal cultures, vibrant highland sing-sing festivals, the WWII Kokoda Track and pristine diving โ€” Papua New Guinea is the planet's last great frontier.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $180/day avg
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Capital
Port Moresby
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Currency
Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
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Language
Tok Pisin, English
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Best time
Mayโ€“Oct
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Visa
eVisa / Visa on arrival
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Avg daily budget
$80 โ€“ $600
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Safety
Check advisories
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Main airport
Port Moresby (POM)
Overview

Why travellers love Papua New Guinea

PNG is for the adventurous: highland cultural festivals, trekking the Kokoda Track, and world-class diving off Milne Bay and Kimbe.

Travel is challenging and best arranged through specialist operators; check advisories.

Where to go

Top places in Papua New Guinea

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Highlands

Highlands

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Tribal sing-sing cultural festivals.

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Kokoda Track

Kokoda Track

๐Ÿ—“ 6โ€“9 days

Historic WWII jungle trek.

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Milne Bay / Kimbe

Milne Bay / Kimbe

๐Ÿ—“ 3 days

World-class coral diving.

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Sepik River

Sepik River

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

River villages and tribal art.

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Plan day by day

Papua New Guinea itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Highlands โ†’ Kokoda Track โ†’ Milne Bay / Kimbe
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$400 โ€“ $3,000
1–2

Highlands

Tribal sing-sing cultural festivals.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Iconic
3–4

Kokoda Track

Historic WWII jungle trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure
5

Milne Bay / Kimbe

World-class coral diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Diving ยท Nature
Route
Highlands โ†’ Kokoda Track โ†’ Milne Bay / Kimbe โ†’ Sepik River
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$560 โ€“ $4,200
1–2

Highlands

Tribal sing-sing cultural festivals.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Iconic
3–4

Kokoda Track

Historic WWII jungle trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure
5–6

Milne Bay / Kimbe

World-class coral diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Nature
7

Sepik River

River villages and tribal art.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Adventure
Route
Highlands โ†’ Kokoda Track โ†’ Milne Bay / Kimbe โ†’ Sepik River
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$800 โ€“ $6,000
1–3

Highlands

Tribal sing-sing cultural festivals.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Culture ยท Iconic
4–6

Kokoda Track

Historic WWII jungle trek.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure
7–8

Milne Bay / Kimbe

World-class coral diving.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Nature
9–10

Sepik River

River villages and tribal art.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Adventure
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Visa & entry

Papua New Guinea visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa or visa on arrival for many
Allowed stay
Up to 60 days
Visa on arrival
Yes for many
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities get a visa on arrival or e-Visa; travel is best arranged with a local operator. Check advisories. Always verify with the official Papua New Guinea immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Papua New Guinea visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Papua New Guinea budget guide

Budget

$80/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Papua New Guinea budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Papua New Guinea

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Highland sing-sings

Spectacular tribal gatherings.

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Kokoda Track

A demanding, historic jungle trek.

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Coral Triangle diving

Some of Earth's richest reefs.

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Sepik River

Spirit houses and carved art.

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Birds of paradise

Endemic birds found only here.

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