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Papua New Guinea Traveler Advice
| Health (2) | Itineraries (3) | Shopping (1) |
| Warnings (3) |
How to greet and respect the Papuans (Warnings)
When you greet people in Papua New Guinea, make sure to greet them with a handshake. Do not make eye contact with the locals as this is disrespectful for them. . Read full tip...
Do not drink tap water (Health)
It's unsafe to drink tap water in some regions of Papua New Guinea so it's better to bring your own bottled water. Bring a lot of bottled water for trips to the outskirts. You can buy safe water from...Read full tip...
Cholera and Typhoid Fever vaccinations (Health)
Make sure you get your vaccine shots for Cholera and Typhoid Fever done before going to Papua New Guinea. It isn't really a requirement, but you can take it as a precautionary measure.. Read full tip...
Malaria in PNG! (Warnings)
Malaria is endemic in Papua New Guinea's lowlands, or lands below 1800m. Keep insect repellents handy, and apply every few hours. If you can, just leave the children behind, especially when...Read full tip...
Water in PNG (Warnings)
Consider all water in PNG contaminated. Make sure that the water you bathe in, drink, wash your food and clothes in have all been boiled or sterilized. It'd be a lot safer to settle for...Read full tip...
Tribal culture in Port Moresby (Itineraries)
If you cannot go to the Highlands, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea’s capital and largest city, is a one-stop-shop for getting acquainted with the Papuans and their diverse indigenous cultures. You...Read full tip...
Shopping in Port Moresby (Shopping)
Close to the National Museum and Art Gallery is a souvenir shop where you can buy tribal statues and weaponry, which are considered some of the finest in the Pacific. At the city center lies a shopping...Read full tip...
Nature adventures in Port Moresby (Itineraries)
Port Moresby’s main beach, Ela Beach, is a prominent diving and yachting haven. There are dive operators right on the beach. Ride a mini-bus from the city proper to go to the highland Viritata National...Read full tip...
PNG’s coral triangle: an underwater photographer’s paradise (Itineraries)
Papua New Guinea sits on a coral triangle with the highest diversity of corals and tropical fish in the world, which is why the country is internationally recognized as one of the world’s best dive...Read full tip...