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Hela Province
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| In Papua New Guinea’s Hela Province, you’ll encounter scenic mountains and spectacular birding opportunities alongside one of PNG’s iconic regions of culture. One of the country’s newest provinces, the Hela Province was formed from three southern provinces in 2012. The capital of Tari serves as a launching point for touring the surrounding unspoiled environment, as well as visiting the iconic Huli Wigmen, a cultural group known for their striking body decorations and traditional instruments.
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Fine Dining at Rapala
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| Located at The Crown Hotel in Port Moresby, The Rapala Restaurant offers a modern dining experience with both Western and Middle Eastern culinary influences. The restaurant – which has rave reviews on Tripadvisor – boasts the largest collection of wines in PNG’s capital city, and often hosts wine-matching dinners, where the menu is selected specifically for a chosen wine. Enjoy a meal at Rapala before stopping at the hotel’s Heritage Bar, which has spectacular views of the ocean.
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Liamo Reef Resort
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| Situated on Kimbe Bay in the West New Britain Province, the picturesque Liamo Reef Resort offers an all-encompassing vacation experience. With snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking available right on the bay, and on-site restaurant, bar, coffee shop, fitness center and sports facilities, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and entertained. Cruises are available to nearby islands, and guests can also book day trips to hike to a live volcano or cool off in a refreshing river. The resort is stunningly beautiful with some of the best views of Kimbe Bay – perfect for getting the best Instagram photo! |
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Crocodile Scarification, a male coming-of-age initiation
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| Among the tribesmen who reside in the remote villages along the Sepik and Karawari Rivers, there is an ancient tradition of skin-cutting as part of the coming-of-age ceremony. Because the crocodile is seen as masculine and strong, the scarification ceremony is done to mimic the appearance of the crocodile’s skin and markings. The ceremony involves hundreds of cuts made on the back and chest of the young men, and those who endure the pain are believed to possess the strength of the crocodile. Sometimes family members request a single cut, often on their upper arm, to show respect for their family member’s newfound status.
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