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.

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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.

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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.

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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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