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West Sepik Province
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| Whether it’s a picnic on Narimo Island, surfing at Lido near Vanimo Town or admiring artifacts from Sandaun, West Sepik Province is considered by many to be a hidden gem. Just 18 miles from the border with Indonesia, Vanimo offers marvelous beaches for those seeking seclusion. History buffs will be thrilled to explore World War II aircraft wreckage at Aitape. Visitors interested in art can take in the large shields that come from the Telefomin district on which the broad zigzags, spirals and “v” designs represent the bodies of the Indigenous peoples’ ancestors.
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Rabaul Dive Adventures/Kokopo Beach Bungalows Dive Centre
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| Rabaul Dive Adventures is a locally-owned dive center sure to provide an incredible underwater experience, given its knowledgeable and friendly staff. A variety of tours are made available to suit divers of all skill sets and ages. The Dolphin Delight tour is a favorite, as participants find themselves surrounded by hundreds of spinner dolphins performing their impressive synchronized swims and jump routines. Scuba diving courses are offered for those wishing to obtain a license during their time in PNG.
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Bensbach Wildlife Lodge
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| The vast grasslands of southwestern PNG overflow with wallabies, snakes, lizards and deer. The floodplains serve as a “rest stop” for migrating birds; in fact, 191 bird species have been spotted at Bensbach. As a globally renowned Barramundi capital, Bensbach offers exciting fishing opportunities while abiding by a sustainable catch-and-release policy that lets fishers keep only what is necessary for that day’s meal. The lodge lets visitors immerse themselves in PNG’s culinary and dining scene, as the structure is made entirely of local materials, and the dinners consist of freshly caught fish and venison purchased from local hunting communities.
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PNG’s Linguistic Richness
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Although English is widely spoken in business and government environments, it’s only one of Papua New Guinea’s three official languages. Tok Pisin, also known as “pidgin language,'' Melanesian Pidgin or Neo-Melanesian, came to be when increasing interaction between PNG, Melanesia, Malaysia and China called for a common language. Tok Pisin combines characteristics of various indigienous languages with some German and some English. The third official language, Hiri Motu, was first used in the communities near modern-day Port Moresby when simplified communication was needed for trade purposes. In addition to these three official languages, more than 800 indigenous languages are spoken throughout Papua New Guinea and are generally either classified as Austronesian or non-Austronesian.
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