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- When was the town of Aitape started?
- Where is the Ok Tedi mine located?
- What is a Gogodala carving?
- Are there any dug out canoes in PNG?
- Where is Mount Hagen located?
- What is the name of the airport that serves Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands?
- Where is Haus Poroman Lodge?
- Where is Banz?
- Can I access Mount Wilhelm from Mount Hagen?
- Where can I stay if I want to climb Mount Wilhelm?
- What province boasts the highest mountain in PNG?
- Where is Hela province?
- Where is the Lavani Valley?
- Where are the Hewaii Falls?
- Where is Doma Peak
- Where is Hegigo gorge?
- Where is Yenichenmangua?
- What are Hetura Paz Limited and Iseda Finance Limited
- What is Tabudubu Limited?
- Where is Wonenara?
- Who are the dreaded Kukuku?
- What is the address of the Mount Hagen Post office?
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- When was the town of Aitape started?
Aitape was established as a station by the Germans in 1905 and was occupied by the Japanese during World War II. Bits of aircraft wreckage can be found near the wartime Tadji airstrip and there is war memorial closeby. It is located near the Druniemoor / Driniumor River
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- Where is the Ok Tedi mine located?
Western Province is home to the giant Ok Tedi gold and copper mine, one of the largest mines in the world. Established in 1980 in rugged mountainous terrain, the mining operation processes 80,000 tonnes of ore each day.
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- What is a Gogodala carving?
It is a carving done by Gogodala people.
The Gogodala live in the swamp and grass plain above the Aramia River in the western part of the Gulf of Papua. Their villages are built on small hills or ridges which become islands in the wet season.
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- Are there any dug out canoes in PNG?
Yes there are lots. It is a common means of transport around the coastal areas and up the rivers of PNG. For example the Gogodala people of Western Province make 30 metre (90 foot) dugout racing canoes with elaborate prows and painted sides. Paddles are decorated with the owner's clan gawa tao.
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- Where is Mount Hagen located?
Mount Hagen, centrally located in the Highlands is the main commercial centre of the Highlands Region. Recently declared the third city in Papua New Guinea, Mount Hagen offers most modern amenities and standard type hotels supplemented by a series of village based lodges and guest houses. Mount Hagen one of the busiest airports in PNG is easily accessible by daily Air Niugini flights from Port Moresby.
The national Highlands Highway runs through Mount Hagen from the coastal township Lae and a connection from Madang.
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- What is the name of the airport that serves Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands?
Kagamuga, about 12 kilometres from the town of Mt Hagen.
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- Where is Haus Poroman Lodge?
The lodge is located in a village at an altitude of 6,200 ft near Mount Hagen.
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- Where is Banz?
Banz is in the Western Highlands. The airport code is BNZ. The 5 digit city code for Banz is PGBNZ
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- Can I access Mount Wilhelm from Mount Hagen?
Yes, you can access Mount Wilhelm via Mount Hagen.
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- Where can I stay if I want to climb Mount Wilhelm?
Situated at the foot of PNG's highest mountain Mt. Wilhem, Betty's Lodge is a mountain lodge that provide the hospitality for the climbers.
Contact: phone from PNG (+61) 1451 12037
Fax: from PNG (+61) 1452 12037
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- What province boasts the highest mountain in PNG?
Chimbu (Simbu) Province (See FAQ's on Mountains - this website). The name of the mountain is Mt Wilhelm.
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- Where is Hela province?
Sorry there is currently no Hela province in PNG and these FAQ's do not want to get involved in the politics of whether there should be such a province or not.
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- Where is the Lavani Valley?
In the Southern Highlands Province
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- Where are the Hewaii Falls?
In the Southern Highlands Province
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- Where is Doma Peak
In the Southern Highlands Province
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- Where is Hegigo gorge?
In the Southern Highlands Province
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- Where is Yenichenmangua?
Along the Sepik River.
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- What are Hetura Paz Limited and Iseda Finance Limited
They are companies owned by Tabudubu Limited -- a subsidiary of Motu Koitabu Interim Assembly.
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- What is Tabudubu Limited?
Tabudubu Limited was incorporated on the 15th of June 1984 under the Companies Act. It is a subsidiary of Motu Koitabu Interim Assembly, which held 99% of the shares. In 1990 when the assets, liabilities and obligations of the Motu Koitabu Interim Assembly were transferred following passing of the NCDC Act 1990 whence the "Interim Assembly" became the "Council". As a consequence, the shares were transferred to the Commission to be held in Trust for Motu Koitabuan people of the National Capital District by virtue of Section 47(2) of the National capital District Commission Act 1990. The NCDC Act of 1990 was repealed.
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- Where is Wonenara?
Wonenara is in the Kratki Range.
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- Who are the dreaded Kukuku?
The Kukukuku or Angu people are a small, but fierce people, previously known for their murderous surprise raids on other villages in the region.
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- What is the address of the Mount Hagen Post office?
No idea - Mt Hagen town! - Ph +675 542 1270 - The postal people usually deliver mail so I am sure they would know where their post office was if you want to send them mail.
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Created 1 May 2002
Updated 21 Jun 2008
Updated 21 Jun 2008
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