- Currency K Papua New Guinean Kina (K)
- Language English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
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One of Earth's last great frontiers. Encounter hundreds of living cultures, trek misty highlands, and dive some of the planet's richest reefs. Pure, raw adventure.
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Papua New Guinea is a destination for true explorers. Home to hundreds of distinct indigenous cultures and more than 800 languages, it is one of the most culturally diverse nations on Earth, where age-old traditions remain vividly alive.
Its landscapes are just as extraordinary: rugged highlands wreathed in cloud, steaming rainforests, and coral reefs regularly ranked among the world's finest for diving. This is regenerative adventure at its most authentic.
Remote and rewarding, PNG is best explored with experienced local guides who open doors to villages, festivals and wild places few outsiders ever see. Check current travel advice and come ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Papua New Guinea in pictures
Weather & timing in Papua New Guinea RIGHT NOW 25° partly cloudy
Best Jul–Sep · Shoulder Jun, Oct–Nov
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Papua New Guinea. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.