8 Things To Do in Papua New Guinea on a Fun Vacation

May 22, 2023, 08:11 IST

Kirtika Katira

From attending the Milamala festival to watching the Goroka show, here're 8 must-have travel experiences in Papua New Guinea.

Attend the Milamala Festival

To see this traditional festival, you'll have to visit the Trobriand Islands in July and August. Milamala festival is celebrated to mark the harvest of sweet yams and is one of the most recommended things to do in Papua New Guinea.

Watch the Goroka Show

If you're visiting this place in September, you must see the Goroka show, which is one of the oldest shows in the country and attracts thousands of people to the National Sport Institute’s Sports Oval every year.

Jessica Lange: 2 wins (6 nominations)

Out of six Academy nominations, Lange took the golden trophy home two times. The first time was for Tootsie in 1983, and the second time was for Blue Sky in 1995.

Meet the Mudmen in Asaro

Traditional warriors of Asaro tribes live near Gorka. They usually wear costumes and mud masks and are covered in mud.

Day 7: Nice

Visit Nice on the French Riviera. Explore the Promenade des Anglais, pay a visit to the Matisse Museum, or simply unwind on the beach. Depart from Nice or remain the night and depart the next day.

Dinner Date at Rapula

Rapala is one of the best restaurants for a dinner date in Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea. It is situated inside the Crowne Plaza. You'll find plenty of scrumptious dishes here, but most people say that the tasting platters are especially elegant and flavourful.

Witness the Hiri Moale Festival

This festival marks Independence Day in Papua New Guinea. And, the celebration is also held to mark the change in the direction of the trade winds that brought traders home from the Gulf in medieval times.

Beaches of Yuo Island

Take a 20-minute motor ride to this remote island from Wewak and witness god’s own paradise. The pristine beaches of this island will definitely make your trip memorable.

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