oceania

papua new guinea

If you are thinking of going to Africa or South America for the geography, the history, the indigenous culture, the outdoor activities or raw and unadulterated adventure... you'll find it in spades in Papua New Guinea.

In PNG you’ll be immersed amid an ancient people who are the keepers of over 900 different languages and an array of distinct cultures. Each province is unique: Asaro mud men in highland Goroka and colourful tribal celebrations of the Huli Wigmen in Tari, volcanoes in the north east islands, river culture on the Sepik, pristine beaches all around the coast and world class diving spots.

Then there's the history associated with WWII, the Kokoda is more challenging and moving for Australians than the Inca Trail. The wildlife includes tree kangaroos, the world's largest butterfly and the Bird of Paradise. The intrepid head up river to visit tribes only one generation on from headhunter forefathers – discussions of cannibalism are frank and eye-opening. The best thing is that most of PNG is light on tourists, so you're guaranteed a trip heavy on adventure.