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| Papua New Guinea, officially
named the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania
that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea (the western
portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and
West Papua) and numerous offshore islands. It is located in the southwestern
Pacific Ocean, in a region described since the early 19th century as Melanesia.
The capital is Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea is one of
the most culturally diverse countries in the world. According to recent
data, 841 different languages are listed for the country, although 11 of
these have no known living speakers. |
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and sounds of Papua New Guinea by warrs
The country of Papua New
Guinea, a striking land with untouched sceneries, presents new visitors
with a trip like no other. Drizzles that wrap around the mountains of this
third world country entertain those who visit this captivating location.
Considered to be the last frontier for travelers, this island nation is
located just north of Australia's East Coast, densely populated at 4.5
million people on 180,508 square miles. Papua New Guinea allows its visitors
to be amid the abundant wildlife, smoking volcanoes, captivating culture
along with offshore diving and snorkeling.
Although not many folks don
native clothing during daily activity, visitors can get a glimpse of the
native costume at special occasions or performances. An eventful sight
like the mud men and the Chimbu players exhibit new experiences to tourists.
40,000 people journey to this place yearly seeking new experiences that
will last them a lifetime.
Around 750 languages can
be found in Papua New Guinea. Schools and even the government still promote
English as the official language.
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Asians populated Papua
New Guinea formerly about 50,000 years ago its recent citizens assume.
A Portuguese explorer who was the first European in the vicinity was responsible
for naming it Ilahas dos Papuas or Island of Fuzzy Hairs.
Majority of our time in Papua
New Guinea was spent getting familiar with the different surprises in the
country, like hiking, going to the local markets, meeting friendly locals
and even riding their local rides. We stayed at a lodge that was through
a dirt road from Mount Hagen about six miles named house of friends in
English. Every day a generator is turned on from 6 to 9 am and from 5 to
11 pm to provide electricity. To give guests a hot shower, wood would be
burned daily. Climate is characterized as wet in Papua New Guinea so experiencing
rain falls during the afternoon was nice making up for the warmer day. |
Many mosquitoes swarm places
that are both cold and hot and with them come diseases so to be on the
safe side, we took malaria tablets.
What was so unique and fascinating
about Mount Hagen is the fact that the first white man arrived only 62
years earlier. Going into the Highlands in 1938, three Australia bothers
wanted to discover what Papua New Guinea had to offer. They were not only
successful with their discoveries but also met 1 million locals. Only then
did these ancient people discover that a land outside of their land existed.
Now these people have changed
with the times wearing western inspired outfit to having religious beliefs
and being commercialized. Although Papua New Guinea heritage is still preserved,
especially in the rural areas, a western influence is obvious in the cities.
Most people live in thatched huts and simply live on a day to day basis.
We finally made it to a friend's
place, the farthest guest house on the mountain. Vibrant and helpful was
our host who has stayed in Papua New Guinea all her life. She now makes
a small living on the mountainside with her husband. |
GOROKA
HOTELS & RESORTS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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| Goroka is the capital of
the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. The town has an airport
(in the centre of town) and is on the "Highlands Highway", about 285 km
from Lae in Morobe province and 90 km 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". |
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Gardens Hotel, Goroka
Located in the grounds of
an expat's residential estate, the hotel has been upgraded recently into
a lovely eco-lodge. Sitting on a vast, hilly property with lovely
lawns and an river close by. The hotel offers meals-inclusive packages
and has a great restaurant. The hotel offers a roundtrip airport shuttle.
Guests can also enjoy drinks as there is a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet
access is available for a fee. Other amenities include gift shops/newsstands,
free parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, currency exchange, a garden
and laundry facilities. |
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MADANG
HOTELS & RESORTS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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 Madang
is the capital of Madang Province and is a town with a population of 27,420
(in 2005) on the north coast of Papua New Guinea.
It was first settled by the
Germans in the 19th century. Madang is the home of Divine Word University.
The University accepts local and international students. In Madang
province 173 regional languages are spoken, some of them being extremely
different from the others.
Madang is a totally unexpected
montage of immense physical beauty, tribal cultures, friendly people and
pristine diving. An absolute must to discover, whether you’re a diver,
an adventurer or just wanting to relax and let the world go by. This delightful
tropical garden township is a place where travellers can experience a diverse
range of cultural and natural attractions. |
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Kalibobo
Village, Madang
Set along Dallman Passage
at the entrance of the Madang Harbour, Kalibobo Village is a secure village
style resort complex with a selection of de-luxe rooms, waterfront executive
bungalows with 2 presidential suites. Resort facilities are without equal
in PNG and include a fully accredited PADI Dive Shop is located near the
Resort Marina. In the main resort complex you will find shops, an art gallery
specializing in authentic local artifacts, an MTS tours office, a modern
business centre, wireless internet, hair salon, 3 first class restaurants,
well equipped gym, bars and direct access to the Sana Convention Centre
and Conference Rooms, the most comprehensive conference facility in PNG. |
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Madang
Lodge Hotel
A charming 3-star property
set in a prime location in the centre of Madang. Rooms include ceiling
fan. Housekeeping services are also available. Dining facilities at Madang
Lodge Hotel include a restaurant and a cafeteria. Breakfast is available
- a surcharge will apply. There is also room service available. Other hotel
amenities include garden and gift shop/newsstand. There is an outdoor swimming
pool at the hotel. |
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Madang
Resort Hotel
Madang Resort is ideally
located at the entrance to the beautiful Madang Harbour, with absolute
water frontage onto Dallman Passage and Yamilon Lagoon. You have
a range of dining choices including the traditional style Haus Win Restaurant
set along the waterfront with magnificent carved posts and bearers. The
Haus Win features bistro and buffet meals, Western and Chinese a-la-carte
and occasionally seafood bonanza buffets. For more formal dining the Janek
Aben Restaurant, provides an excellent venue for that special occasion.
The resort has a large fleet of sailing catamarans, kayaks and bikes available
for guests, including tennis racquets and golf clubs. |
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PORT
MORESBY HOTELS & RESORTS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It is
located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, on the southeastern coast of
the Papuan Peninsula of the island of New Guinea. Port Moresby is
served by Jacksons International Airport, the biggest international airport
and Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Wing base in the country. |
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Airways
Hotel Port Moresby
Airways Hotel is Papua New
Guinea's leading hotel, Australasia's leading airport hotel and one of
the most unique airport hotels in the world. Nestled into the mountainside
in its own botanical gardens with stunning views from crystal clear waters
of Bootless Bay to the majestic mountains of the Owen Stanley Ranges, it
is located just 2 minutes from Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby.
The cuisines of the world unite at Bacchus to provide the finest dining
experience in the South Pacific. Starched linen, Villeroy & Boch, a
grand piano and crystal glassware complement fine produce, superbly cooked
and served with style. |
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Holiday
Inn Port Moresby
Holiday Inn Port Moresby
is located in Port Moresby, close to Hubert Murray Stadium, Parliament
House, and Port Moresby Golf Club. Nearby points of interest also include
Lloyd Robson Oval and University of Papua New Guinea. Set in 5 hectares
of landscaped gardens, the Holiday Inn Port Moresby offers a secure environment
combined with international service standards and Papua New Guinea friendliness.
Dining options at this Port Moresby hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. |
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