With stunning mountainous landscapes, and considered an ‘underwater photographer’s paradise, Papua New Guinea offers beautifully diverse and dramatic landscapes.  As one of the world’s least discovered countries, protected from mass tourism and infrastructure growth, it has been able to maintain its rugged and natural beauty and remains one of the final frontiers for travellers to explore.

The islands that make up Papua New Guinea were settled over a period of 40,000 years by over 10,000 tribes – also referred to as Melanesians.  More than 700 distinct languages are spoken and a diversity of uniquely different cultures that exist side-by-side.

A land of such natural diversity - from jungles with snow-capped mountains rising just under 5000 metres high to some of the most pristine river systems that flow down the ridges to meet the ocean. The islands that make up Papua New Guinea enjoy long stretches of sand, surrounded by crystal clear waters and a spectacular underwater marine life that has been attracting divers from all around the worlds for years.

From the nation's exotic Bird of Paradise to its abundance of extraordinary orchid flowers, there is a wealth of natural treasures to be found in this beautiful Melanesian nation.  Colourful festivals, delicious food, surfing, birdwatching, trekking and an abundance of hidden secrets that are waiting to be discovered – with the genuine, and welcoming warmth that greets you from the local Melanesians unrivalled.

Life In Papua New Guinea