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- Where can I find fjords / fiords in PNG?
- Can you tell me more about the fjords of PNG?
- In what province can I find the birdwing butterfly?
- Where was the original provincial headquarters for Oro province?
- What are the art forms along the Tufi area?
- What is the most popular walking track in PNG?
- What is the capital of the Southern Highlands?
- where exactly do the huli people live?
- Where is Kiburu Lodge?
- Where is Tari located?
- Where do the Huli people come from?
- Where do the Huli people come from?
- What is the capital of Sandaun or West Sepik Province?
- 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?
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- Where can I find fjords / fiords in PNG?
Few people would expect to find fiords in Papua New Guinea but in the Tufi area on the south east coast of the Oro Province is one of PNG's best kept secrets. Situated on Cape Nelson, Tufi is a spectacular place to visit.
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- Can you tell me more about the fjords of PNG?
The fjords or fiords are over 90 metres deep and rise vertically out of the water to over 150 metres. Wide entrances are protected by reefs and they funnel into the mountainside where mangroves form a canopy over narrow waterways. The vertical faces of the gorge are covered with moss and orchids and waterfalls cascade directly into the sea.
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- In what province can I find the birdwing butterfly?
The Oro province is the home of the largest butterfly in the world, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, which has a wingspan of 30cm. With the diminishing rainforest, this species is unfortunately fast becoming extinct.
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- Where was the original provincial headquarters for Oro province?
It was originally located at Higaturu.
Not long after the Second World War Mt Lamington erupted, wiping out the district headquarters at Higaturu and killing nearly 3,000 people. The present day provincial capital is located a safe distance from the volcano, at Popondetta. Mt Lamington is a favourite climb for bushwalkers.
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- What are the art forms along the Tufi area?
Clay pots and Tapa cloth (cloth made from the bark of mulberry trees until it is thin and flexible). Natural dyes are used to place distinctive designs on the finished cloth.
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- What is the most popular walking track in PNG?
The Kokoda Trail would have to be the most popular. The straight line distance from start to finish is not much more than 60 kilometres but the actual walking distance is over 90 kilometres. The trail is very demanding and is only recommended for very fit people with a mountain goat heritage! It takes between 40 to 50 hours to walk the trail so most walkers take six to seven days for the walk.
The Kokoda Trail was called the Kokoda Track during the Second World War.
See also Bulldog Track
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- What is the capital of the Southern Highlands?
Mendi is the capital of the Southern Highlands Province and is wedged between impressive limestone peaks. The headwaters of the Kikori, Erave and Strickland Rivers cross the Province, beneath towering Mt Giluwe (4367m), the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea.
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- where exactly do the huli people live?
In the Southern HIghlands of PNG at a latitude of six degrees below the equator and at a mean altitude of about 1500 metres above sea level.
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- Where is Kiburu Lodge?
Kiburu Lodge is located at an altitude of 5,700 feet on the banks of the Mendi River. It is not very far from the centre of Mendi town.
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- Where is Tari located?
Tari is a cool alpine town located in the Southern Highlands. It is the home of the famous Huli Wigmen who are famous for their elaborate and colourful dress, these proud warriors have great reverence for birds, imitating them in ceremonial dances and decorating their wigs with feathers, flowers and cuscus fur. The wigs are woven from human hair. Everlasting daisies are especially cultivated for use in the wigs, while their faces are painted with yellow ochre. The women, by contrast wear black for their wedding and coat themselves with blue-grey clay when mourning.
Clans have a strong and intricate social system little affected by change. It is one of the few places where the traditional way of life can be seen in everyday living. Ceremonial rituals are strongly observed. Men and women can still be seen wearing traditional dress, tending their gardens and pigs and building their bush material huts.
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- Where do the Huli people come from?
The Huli people live in the central mountains of PNG, at a latitude of six degrees below the equator and at a mean altitude of about 1500 metres above sea level. They number over 65,000 (Kloss & McConnel 1981), grouped in clans (hamigini) and subclans (hamigini emene) throughout the area they now claim as their own.
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- Where do the Huli people come from?
The Huli people live in the central mountains of PNG, at a latitude of six degrees below the equator and at a mean altitude of about 1500 metres above sea level. They number over 65,000 (Kloss & McConnel 1981), grouped in clans (hamigini) and subclans (hamigini emene) throughout the area they now claim as their own.
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- What is the capital of Sandaun or West Sepik Province?
Vanimo, the capital of Sandaun Province, sits on a neat little peninsula with beautiful beaches on either side. A pleasant walk around the headland brings the snorkelling enthusiast to several good spots. To the west, wade past vine draped limestone headlands to reach the final resting place of a rusted Japanese landing barge.
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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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