Special Events in Papua New Guinea for 2007
National Surfing TitlesThe Surfing Association PNG will be hosting the National Surfing Titles in Vanimo on the14th - 18th February 2007. The Titles will attract a host of competitors to the small township which will be a boost to the area. The Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea are excited that the event will take place and are gearing up to showcase some raw talent surfers PNG has to showcase.

National Game Fishing TitlesThe 32nd National Game Fishing Titles will be hosted in Port Moresby in the Nation's Capital. The Tournament which will take place on the 1st - 4th April 2007, will attract a host of competitors locally and internationally. The weekend will give a test of the spectacular fishing surrounding Port Moresby has to offer. The dramatic topography on land will continue beneath the surface of the blue waters and tournament organisers are in preparation of the biggest Fishing Tournament in PNG.

PNG Tourism ExpoThe PNG Tourism Expo will be held on the 9th - 11th September 2007 . This year's event promises to be bigger and better and will showcase various Tourism Operators and agencies showcase their products and services. The Tourism Expo is aimed at bringing togather the Tourism Industry within Papua New Guinea, and Wholesalers abroad to encourage a proactive Tourism future.

National Tourism ConferenceThe Nationak Tourism Conference will be held straight after the Lukim PNG NAU expo, on the 12th September 2007 . The Conference will feature invited speakers and international guests to present their papers on issues surrounding the Tourism sector and how better improve vibrant Tourism presence that exist in Papua New Guinea.

International Orchid SpectacularPort Moresby is beatified on August 5th & 6th 2007 when the International Orchid Show unveils some of the rare species of Orchids found around the world. Set within the Parliament vicinity, the show displays a number of Orchids of Papua New Guinea that capture the hearts of Orchid followers in PNG and around the world.

What to see and do
Papua New Guinea is full of interesting attractions, magnificent natural scenery, and diverse cultural heritage. It offers a range of holiday features and activities, from trekking remote jungle tracks, cruising the mighty Sepik river, surfing the waves of New Ireland, fishing around the fiords of Tufi and diving amongst the coral reef coastline.





Ideal Cruising Experience

The wonders of Papua New Guinea never cease to impress even the well traverse. Offering a muti-tude of ideal cruising experiences, the surprises and its facinating people, there are no better way to explore a country where little has changed over centuries.Cruising Papua New Guinea is particularly relaxing since island life is slow-paced and informal. Rich in culture and ethnic diversity, PNG promises to reward cruise enthusiastics with unforgettable sights and sounds.

Diving in Papua New Guinea's underworld

Papua New Guinea is home to some of the worlds most spectacular diving. Dubbed as the "underwater photographer's paradise", it is said to have twice as many species as the waters of the Red Sea, and up to five times as many as the Caribbean.The water are a wonderland of elegant reefs, sunken wrecks, brilliantly colored coral and marine life. The island provinces are becoming increasingly popular among international diving enthusiasts.The immense diversity of dive sites includes barrier reefs, coral walls (drop-offs), coral gardens, patch reef, fringing reefs, sea grass beds and coral atolls.

Trekking the rugged terrains

Trekking in Papua New Guinea is a challenge which portrays the real meaning of adventure in paradise. An extensive network of walking tracks covers most mountain areas, and experience bush walkers are well catered for. The most popular is the famous Kokoda Trail. Others include Mt Whilelm, Bulolo, Wau and Madang.The Kokoda Trail, so significant to World War II, provides challenges and experiences beyond men's imagination.

Excellent Fishing localities

Papua New Guinea's reputation for excellent fishing localities and choices of catch is further boosted by the wonderful climate. Often referred to as "tee-shirt fishing", there is no need to fill your back-pack with thick wool clothes to keep you warm.Fishing Sport also welcome visitors who regale them with stories of what they won and lost. If you are serious about your sport, start planning an unforgettable venture into Papua New Guinea's abundant ground for extra big bite.

Surfing the waves

Experience an unforgetable wave-riding adventure on Papua New Guinea's wave-breaking shores.From the breath-taking coastline of Vanimo that streches down Madang, to the sandy beaches of New Ireland Province, where premiere breakpoints and scenic surfing sites are located.The breaks here are just as challenging as any other surfers face elsewhere.

White water Rafting
It is truly pulsating. This extreme adventure rafting in Papua New Guinea, not only gives you that adrenaline rush, it makes you want more.White water rafting takes you to some of the trecherous rivers with roller coaster waves and heart pounding drops. Our rivers offer gentle rippling streams to exlosive rapids.

Bird Watching

Bird watching does not only require dead silence, it provides the opportunity for watchers to take in nature's most eerie surroundings and eternal spring whether up in the Highlands or typical tropical weather in the coastal areas.Over 700 species of featured fliers flutter across our island including 38 of the 43 unknown species of the exoic Bird of Paradise.Not all the colors of the rainbow have been reserved for the birds as there is an unlimited range of hues and shades to be seen in our 2000 orchid species and countless magnificent butterflies including the world's largest, the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing.

World War II relics
Relics of World War II battles between the allied forces and the Japanese are found in many parts of Papua New Guinea. Relics are found on land, underwater and in caves and tunnels.
Visit some of our war museums and capture some of the memories of World War II, where battling troops faced triumph and comradship, victory and contentment

Assounding Volcanoes
Located along the "Pacific Ring of Fire", Papua New Guinea offers distinct views of active volcanoes that captivates a land of tranquility. There exists a number of volcanoes in certain provinces, which include the latest 'basaltic statovolcano', on Manam Island, Madang Province.
Other recent volcanic location include, Rabaul's two volcanic cones - Vulcan and Tavurvur and West New Britain's Mt Pago.