Papua New Guinea

Meet colourful locals and explore a pristine maritime playground as you explore the final frontier in travel.

Despite being Australia’s closest neighbour, most people are unaware of the incredible cultures and rich history that sits right on our doorstep. Made up of around 600 islands, Papua New Guinea, or PNG as it is more commonly known, is home to over 1000 distinct ethnic groups with their own traditions and customs.

From the ghost-like clay covered Asaro mudmen and striking Huli wigmen, to the Bainings Firedancers, the diverse cultural identities are astonishing. A raft of annual community-led mask and dance festivals bring people together to celebrate their shared and separate cultural heritages.

PNG offers something for everyone. Idyllic beach retreats, lush green highland escapes, remote river cruising, and genuine cultural immersion. Thrill seekers can swim with dolphins, dive with sharks and explore spectacular reefs and shipwrecks. With less than 100,000 tourists annually, authentic local connections are not only a possibility, they are unavoidable. Wander the vibrant local markets; stay overnight in remote communities, learn local legends and share in important rituals and celebrations. Go beyond the headlines and discover one of Oceania’s best kept secrets.


Goroka Mask Festival
Goroka Mask Festival

The Goroka Show: "The most colourful show on earth." The Goroka Show is Papua New Guinea's most prominent 'sing-sing', the…

Duration: 7 Days
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Papua New Guinea's Firedance Festival
Papua New Guinea's Firedance Festival

The Firedance Festival is a special showcase of Baining culture in the East New Britain Province, deep in the mountains.…

Duration: 9 Days
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Rabaul's National Mask Festival
Rabaul's National Mask Festival

The Warwagira & Mask Festival was initially introduced in 1995 and is staged as an annual National event to promote…

Duration: 7 Days
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Sepik River Adventure
Sepik River Adventure

The Sepik River is not only one of the largest rivers in Papua New Guinea but is one of the…

Duration: 8 Days
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Best of Papua New Guinea Experience
Best of Papua New Guinea Experience

Papua New Guinea is an untouched land of cultural diversity, natural beauty and World War II history where local communities…

Duration: 13 Days
Departs Daily
Indonesian Explorer - Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea
Indonesian Explorer - Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

A true expedition voyage in every sense, this journey will explore Indonesia's rarely visited and little known biodiverse-rich jungle-capped islands…

Duration: 16 Days
Ship: Spirit of Enderby
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Melanesia Discoverer - Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands
Melanesia Discoverer - Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands

Uncover the hidden gems of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. From the culturally rich arterial of the Sepik…

Duration: 12 Days
Ship: Spirit of Enderby
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