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- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - the Kokoda Trail, history, environment, culture, politics
- Over 45 maps
- Covers Port Moresby, Central Province, Oro Province, Milne Bay Province, Morobe Province, Madang Province, the Highlands, the Sepik, Island Provinces, the Solomon Islands and more
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Author(s): Lonely Planet, Lindsay Brown, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Anna Kaminski
Edition: 10
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Year: 2016
Language: English
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Contents
Welcome to PNG
& Solomon Islands
A Land Apart
Aquatic Adventures
Cultural Wonderland
Island Idyll
Why I Love PNG & Solomon Islands
PNG & Solomon Islands’ Top 15
Diving & Snorkelling
Fabulous Festivals
Milne Bay
Marovo Lagoon (SI)
Sepik River
Highland Highs
Tribal Art
Kokoda Track
Mataniko & Tenaru Falls (SI)
Melanesian Markets (SI)
Rabaul
Idyllic Island Getaways
Trobriand Islands
WWII Relics (SI)
Madang
Need to Know
When to Go
Useful Websites
Important Numbers
Exchange Rates
Daily Costs
Opening Hours
Arriving in PNG
Getting Around
If You Like…
Festivals & Celebrations
Wildlife Watching
Dramatic Scenery
Walks & Treks
Epic Journeys
Village Life
Surfing
Diving & Snorkelling
Island Getaways
Month by Month
June
July
August
September
October
November
Itineraries
Highlands Fling
Eastward Wander
Solomons Sojourn
Island Odyssey
First Time
in PNG
Tours to PNG
Local Tours Within PNG
Activities
Birdwatching
Boating
Diving & Snorkelling
Fishing
Surfing
Trekking
Cultural
Day One
Getting Around PNG
Diving in PNG & Solomon Islands
PNG
Madang
Port Moresby & Loloata Island
Tufi
Milne Bay & Tawali
Rabaul
Kimbe Bay (West New Britain)
Kavieng (New Ireland)
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal
Tulagi
Munda
North Marovo Lagoon
Ghizo
Kokoda Track
Why Do It?
Planning Your Trek
Training
Guides & Carriers
Organised Treks
Getting To & From the Trek
The Trek
Shortcuts
Regions at a Glance
Port Moresby
Central, Oro & Milne Bay Provinces
Morobe & Madang Provinces
The Highlands
The Sepik
Island Provinces
Solomon Islands
Port Moresby
Best Places to Eat
Best Places to Stay
When to Go
Port Moresby Highlights
Sights
Activities
Tours
Festivals & Events
Sleeping
Eating
Drinking & Nightlife
Entertainment
Shopping
Around Port Moresby
Sogeri Road
Central, Oro &
Milne Bay Provinces
Best Places to Stay
Best Village Stays
Why Go?
When to Go
Central Province
Kokoda
Central, Oro & Milne Bay Provinces Highlights
Oro Province
Popondetta
Oro Bay
Tufi
Milne Bay Province
Alotau
East Cape
Wagawaga
North Coast
Samarai Islands
D’Entrecasteaux Islands
Trobriand Islands
Morobe & Madang Provinces
Best Places to Stay
Best of Activities
Why Go?
When to Go
Morobe & Madang Provinces Highlights
Morobe Province
Lae
Salamaua
Wau & Bulolo
Madang Province
Madang
Around Madang
North Coast Highway
Simbai
The Highlands
Best Places to Stay
Best of Culture
Why Go?
When to Go
Eastern Highlands Province
Goroka
The Highlands Highlights
Simbu Province
Kundiawa
Around Kundiawa
Mt Wilhelm
Kegsugl to Madang
Western Highlands & Jiwaka Provinces
Mt Hagen
Enga Province
Wabag
Southern Highlands Province
Mendi
Lake Kutubu & Around
Hela Province
Tari
The Sepik
Best Places to Stay
Best for Sepik Culture
Why Go?
When to Go
East Sepik Province
Wewak & Around
The Sepik Highlights
Sandaun Province
Vanimo
The Sepik & Its Tributaries
Upper Sepik
Middle Sepik
Lower Sepik
Tributaries & Lakes
Island Provinces
Best Places to Stay
Best Activities
Why Go?
When to Go
Island Provinces Highlights
New Britain
East New Britain Province
West New Britain Province
New Ireland Province
Kavieng
Lavongai (New Hanover) & East Islands
East Coast
Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Buka Island
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Best Historical Sites
Best Places to Stay
Why Go?
When to Go
Guadalcanal
Honiara
Solomon Islands Highlights
East of Honiara
West of Honiara
Western Province
Marovo Lagoon
West New Georgia
Ghizo
Islands Around Ghizo
Malaita
Auki & Around
Langa Langa Lagoon
Understand the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Today
History
The Culture
Arts
Environment
Survival Guide
Understand PNG
Papua New Guinea
Today
A Chaotic Political Atmosphere
A New Path?
Testing Times
Being Meri
Gas-Powered Economy
History
The First Arrivals
World’s First Agriculturalists
Polynesians & Malay Traders
First European Contact
European Exploration
Colonialism
Government by Patrol
1914–41
WWII & the Birth of the Kokoda Legend
Postwar Experience
Towards Independence
Troubled Young Nation
The New Millennium
Environment
PNG – A Megadiverse Region
Lowlands
Mountain Forests
Alpine Regions
The Kokoda Story
A Historical Synopsis
Recent Interest
The People of PNG
Population
Lifestyle
Traditional Lifestyle
Animism, Christianity & Spirit Houses
Women’s Roles
Sorcery
Arts
Survival Guide
Directory A–Z
Accommodation
Children
Customs Regulations
Electricity
Embassies & Consulates
Food
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
Health
Insurance
Internet Access
Legal Matters
Maps
Money
Opening Hours
Photography
Post
Public Holidays
Safe Travel
Shopping
Telephone
Time
Toilets
Tourist Information
Travellers with Disabilities
Visas
Volunteering
Women Travellers
Transport
Getting There & Away
Entering the Country
Air
Land
Sea
Tours
Getting Around
Air
Boat
Car & Motorcycle
Hitching
Taxi
PMV
Language
Tok Pisin
(Papua New Guinea)
Pronunciation
Basics
Accommodation
Food & Drink
Shopping & Services
Time & Dates
Transport & Directions
Pijin (Solomon Islands)
Pronunciation
Basics
Food & Drink
Shopping & Services
Time & Dates
Transport & Directions
GLOSSARY
Behind the Scenes
SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK
Our Readers
Author Thanks
Acknowledgements
This Book
Index
Map Legend
Our Writers
