A country · 38 places · 10 regions
Papua New Guinea, all of it.
38 curated places across 10 regions — photographed, mapped, and noted with the season each is best in.
The 4 biggest regions — Islands Region, National Capital District, Milne Bay Province and Manus Province — read below as chapters, with 6 more waiting past them.
Chapter I · Islands Region · 7 places
Islands Region
Rabaul sits in a large volcanic caldera on New Britain and was buried by an eruption in 1994. Its ash-covered ruins, active vents and wartime tunnels make it a striking destination for volcano and history visitors.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter II · National Capital District · 6 places
National Capital District
Port Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea, spread along the country's southern coast. It hosts the national parliament, museums and a nature park showcasing local wildlife and orchids.
✦ May to October · $$
Chapter III · Milne Bay Province · 3 places
Milne Bay Province
Milne Bay lies at the eastern tip of the New Guinea mainland and encompasses hundreds of islands and reefs. Its coral walls and wartime wrecks make it one of the country's premier diving regions.
via Wikimedia CommonsChapter IV · Manus Province · 2 places
Manus Province
A remote raised-coral island in the western Bismarck Sea surrounded by clear water and steep reef walls. Its isolation has preserved distinctive customs and abundant marine life.
Regions of Papua New Guinea
Every place in Papua New Guinea
