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# PNG Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
robbierose 08:43 UTC 20 Aug 2007 | Hi Fellow travellers Im planning to go to PNG with my Mother in a couple of weeks. Is there any unrest that I should be aware beofre we depart. We are planning to go to Lae, Goroka, Madang, Mt Hagen & Wewak. This will be my first trip to PNG - so if there are any 'must sees' - I'd love to hear about them. Many thanks Matt |
Laszlo 09:29 UTC 21 Aug 2007 | PNG has very ferw, if any, "must-sees". I could only think of the spirit houses of the Sepik as such. Other highlights include Highlands scenery, New Britain's volcanoes and New Ireland's islands and beaches. Reading a guidebook should enlighten you about these. But travel in PNG is more about meeting the people and experiencing the country as a whole, rather than seeing specific sights. The only area prone to outbreaks of (localized) violance is the Southern Highlands - and unlikely choice for you. The areas you've selected should be OK, just don't roam the streets at night. | 1