Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Tree kangaroos

Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea

Hi fellow travellers,

I'm would love to experience the tree kangaroos while travelling in Papua New Guinea and from searches I can see that there are species on various rain forest.

Any recommendation as to which area I have the best chances to see them?

Much thanks.

I think you must be very very lucky to see them in the wild anywhere in PNG.

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Hi Laszlo,

Got it, so I'll not do any planning primarily based on this then - much thanks!

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Yes, take them for a big bonus if you see any.
Plan to see birds of paradise instead, and maybe cuscuses.

Tree kangaroos are easier to see in Australia where 2 species occur.

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they are very elusive and have been hunted out in any areas which are accessable or where people live

the port moresby nature park usually has some to see

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Great feedback on the nature park, thanks lot, since I consider resting for about a day in Port Moresby before moving on

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