Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on earth, with more than eight hundred languages spoken among its mountains, rainforests and islands. The Kokoda Track, a tough multi day trek through the Owen Stanley Range, retraces a Second World War campaign.

Highland festivals such as the Goroka Show and the Mount Hagen Show gather tribal groups in elaborate costume. Divers head to Kimbe Bay and Milne Bay for pristine reefs and wrecks, and the Sepik River is known for its carving traditions. Security risks in many areas make careful planning with local guides essential.

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