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East New Britain
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| A short one-and-a-half-hour flight from Port Moresby lies East New Britain – home to fascinating World War II history, rich cultural heritage and two active, grumbling volcanos. Highlights for visitors include exploring WWII barge tunnels and caverns, diving and snorkeling off the Duke of York Islands, strolling the Kokopo markets to taste local fare, getting up close and personal with an active volcano, and observing the mesmerizing dance rituals of the Baining fire dancers. Domestic flights arrive at Rabaul Airport from Port Moresby daily.
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Air Niugini passenger numbers higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019
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| Air Niugini, the national airline of PNG that offers a range of flights domestically as well as internationally, shared encouraging news recently. Bruce Alabaster, Air Niugini’s CEO, reported that its passenger numbers are already higher than the pre-COVID levels of 2019. Furthermore, after a two-year hiatus, Air Niugini’s inflight magazine Paradise will resume print – a sign that international and domestic travel in PNG is trending in the right direction.
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Walindi – A boutique family-operated resort situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay
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| Walindi Plantation Resort has offered exclusive access to Kimbe Bay, a biodiversity hot spot with over half the world's coral species, to visiting divers for over three decades. Known for its extraordinary quality of diving experiences, warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere, it’s no surprise they recently took home a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award! Since its inception in 1983 by Max and Cecilie Benjamin, the resort has now grown to incorporate 20 accommodation units, day dive boats and links with two liveaboard dive boats. When not underwater, visitors can enjoy bird-watching, WW2 history, village visits, thermal hot river swimming and volcano climbs.
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SEPIK ADVENTURE TOURS
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| Sepik Adventure Tours specializes in tours along the Sepik River and Wewak town. It is locally owned and operated by Alois Mateos who has more than 30 years of experience organizing tours for international travelers. A pioneer inbound tour operator in the region, Sepik Adventure Tours offers Sepik River Canoe Adventures where guests embark on a multiday adventure up and down the river and its tributaries while overnighting at village guest houses run by local community hosts along the way. Sepik Adventure Tours provides tourist access to local festivals such as the Sepik River Crocodile & Arts Festival and the Abelam Yam Festival.
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