Laz & Co. Your opinion sought & valued

So I am gearing up for my second trip into PNG - first was in 2002! I am planning on going back in 2009 - I will be diving mainly, but looking to throw in a bit of top side too

Because the diving dictates, I will need to be in Tufi at the end of April

My destinations planned are

Rabaul
Tari
Tufi
Port Moresby for Bootless Bay

Is this as good a way of doing it - in that order? I am thinking of doing the travel internally by air.

I see Rabaul to be 7 days, Tari about 3/4, Tufi about 5, Bootless about 5

I am also wondering if March & April I would be able to get into the Sepik. I am wondering if travel would be possible in either Middle or Upper?

And if I could go to the Sepik at this time of year - where would I put that into the trip. After Rabaul & before Tari?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Edited by: globaltourist

Hi There,

I have seen your comments asking about Rabaul.

Im a local resident ( & fellow traveller) & I have a small house in kokopo new town, ready now for offering rental accomodation to all backpackers & tourists alike when they come to visit Rabaul & the surrounding area
The level of accomodation is perfect for the low to medium budget traveller, offering clean ammenities for use including (toilet, kitchen, air con, shower, telephone, & common TV, and offering single or double rooms).I have had many European / USA, Australasian travellers that have stayed and have given positive feedback to me

It is situated a 5mins walk to all local services -bank, internet cafe, post office, hospital, travel centre & Rabaul central market (Kokopo new town) so perfect for setting up base

I can offer assistance in arrangeing travel plans and give local advice on the local area along with arranging transfers to & from the airport if need be.

Should you need to further enquire I can be contacted on the following.........melliemari@yahoo.com.au or by telephone (within PNG) 982 80 25 or Mobile 67 99 503

or to the local tourist information agent, "New Britain Tourist bueareu "

I look forward to you coming to Rabaul and enjoying the local area,

Mellie Mari

Mellie

Well thank you for that - I have already made arrangements with regards to diving, which is my principal reason for coming to Rabaul, & therefore would rather be on site with the dive operation - allowing me to roll outof bed, have all my kit there with me on site, & not have to worry about having something to eat & then transfering from my accommodation to my dive op. at the start & end of each diving day.

But thank you for the info & I shall make a note of it & carry it with me in case there are any unforseen circumstances.

Very much looking forward to returning to Rabaul & hope there's a chance to find some familiar faces.