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 Port
Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea is a thriving cosmopolitan
city set in the tropics with a population of some 300,000
people. People from all of the nineteen provinces work and
live together along with a large expatriate population from
many countries.
Port
Moresby is a hub when you travel in and out of the country.
Depending on your itinerary, you will stay a night or two
in town before you catch your onward connections.
There are a number of escorted day and half day tours, which
include some of the highlights: Hanuabada Village an interesting
stilt village to see, shopping for local art artifact shops
or visit Varirata, the national park for bird watching just
out of Port Moresby.
Koki
Markets - These colourful and busy markets are where many
Papuan villagers meet to sell their vegetables and fruit
along with fresh sea food. There are a number of small and
larger markets scattered throughout Port Moresby and all
are used as social gathering places (Koki and Gordens Markets
for example).
You will also see betel nut for sale. The small green nuts
are purchased along with mustard sticks and lime. This mild
narcotic from the areca palm is chewed by many Papua New
Guinean's and the use of it has often been compared to our
having a social cup of tea.
The
National Museum has one of the finest collections of "Primitive
Art" in the world. The main exhibit contains towering
house poles from Sepik "Haus Tambarans". Most
of the larger carvings come from Sepik River areas. There
are also pieces from other parts of the country; Malagan
masks from New Ireland. A walk through the museum will expose
you to nearly all the handicrafts that are wrought in Papua
New Guinea, from string bags or "bilums" to the
large sailing craft that are still used by the people of
the Trobriand islands. There is also an excellent natural
history collection that should not be missed.
 The
National Parliament building is constructed in the style
of a Sepik River Haus Tambaran or Spirit House - the traditional
centre of decision making at a village level. This building
represents the democratic foundation of Papua New Guinea.
The building, opened in 1984 is symbolic of a rapidly developing
and changing Nation. Artists and craftsmen from village
throughout Papua New Guinea were brought together to work
on the building
The
botanical gardens are worth a visit as they have a fantastic
selection of PNGs native orchids. They also have aviaries
with Birds of Paradise, Cassowaries and the large hornbills
on display.
Half
day artifact shopping tour
9.30 am. - 12.30/ 1.30 pm. - 4.30 pm
Pick up from Hotel or airport. Tour with driver/guide to
a selection of artifact shops in Port Moresby. All shops
selected offer international shipping facilities.
Please note that not all shops may be open on Sunday and
alternatives may be substituted.
Half
day tour for bird watchers
Variarta National Park 5.00 am. - 9.00 am. daily
Early morning pick up from your Hotel - drive to Variarta
National Park - escorted walk in the Park for bird and animal
spotting, early morning is the time that there is most activity
for birds and animals in the park - Drop off at Hotel.
 Full
day town tour
Full day Town Tour - 9.30 am.- 4.00 pm. daily
Pick up at Hotel or airport - Koki Markets - Scenic lookout
- Downtown Port Moresby - Hanuabada Village - Botanical
Gardens - Waigani National Museum - lunch break 12.30 -
1.30 - National Parliament Building - Aviation & War
Museum - Gordens markets - Arts & Crafts center - Drop
off at Hotel or airport.
Full
day town and Varirata Park tour
9.00 am. - 4.00 pm. daily
Pick up at Hotel or airport and tour of town area including
National Museum, National Parliament Building - Bomana War
cemetery & Gardens - Hydro electricity scheme - Varirata
National Park - lunch break 12.45 pm. - 1.45 pm. - Bush
walk in the Park - Moitaka Crocodile farm - Arts & crafts
center - Drop off at Hotel or airport.
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