Highland Adventures
MOUNT HAGEN
Mount Hagen is not only home to one of the oldest and most spectacular cultural shows, the annual Hagen Cultural Show, you can also find extensive coffee and tea plantations, as well as local tribes to visit in the surrounding area. Popular tribes to visit include; Diugl Village and the Mindima skeleton dancers.
Fly to: Mount Hagen
Stay at: Rondon Ridge, Highlander Hotel & Apartments

GOROKA
Goroka is in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea and is also home to an array of coffee and cocoa (chocolate) plantations. One of the highlights of Goroka is the ability to visit the local Asaro Mudmen tribe. Goroka also hosts its annual cultural festival in September, the Goroka Festival.
Fly to: Goroka
Stay at: Bird Of Paradise Hotel & Apartments, Pacific Gardens

THE SEPIK
The Sepik is one of the most intriguing adventure destinations on Earth, and the longest river in Papua New Guinea, at 1,126 kilometres. The Sepik is extremely remote and can only be accessed by boat, be it traditional canoe or luxury vessel. The banks of the Sepik are also home to one of the world’s most infamous cultural ceremonies, the crocodile initiation ceremony and the Ambunti Crocodile Festival.
Fly to: Wewak or Madang
Boat trip:
Highland Adventures: Top 3 Treks
MOUNT WILHELM
Climb one of the seven summits
Fun fact: For those looking for an extra challenge, trekkers can even hike from Mount Wilhelm to the seaside town of Madang, to enjoy a relaxing finish to all of the walking!
Fly to: Mount Hagen
Buna Treks & Tours, No Roads Expeditions, PNG Holidays

MOUNT GILUWE
Trek Oceania’s highest volcano
Fly to: Mount Hagen

KOKODA
Partake in an Aussie rite of passage
DID YOU KNOW: Visitors to Papua New Guinea can now also join a tour to visit the start points (Poppendetta or Owers Corner) – perfect for those who want to experience Kokoda without needing to complete the full trek.
Fly to: Poppendetta or Port Moresby
See Kokoda Track Authority for a full listing of trek operators