A New Guinea Island Odyssey
East New Britain's Rabaul & Gazelle Peninsula, New Ireland & The Idylic Duke of York Islands
Explore 3 groups of New Guinea Islands Also highlights of Port Moresby
9 Days / 8 Nights Small Group Tour
AUD7,990 p.p
TWIN SHARE
Single Supplement AUD590 P.P.
Saturday 26th September to Sunday 4th October 2026
Tour Package includes All Meals, Accommodation, Guides, Sightseeing, Entry Fees to all activities, Porterage, Transfers, Land & Water Transport. An Experienced Australian Tour Leader & Knowledgeable Local Guides.
*Price ALSO includes all 3 Domestic Flights.
We are the only tour company that does this for you !
Agri-tourism - Birds of Paradise - Colonial Era Intrigue & Characters - Malagan Mask Carving - Delicious Foods & Fruits - Exotic Eels - Lelet Plateau Trek - New Britain's WW2 Military Relics - German Colonial History - Tambu Shell Money - Bainings & Tolai Tubuan Customs - Rabaul's Volcano Climb - Kokoda Track - Varirata National Park - Sogeri Plateau - Duke of York Isles with Wild Dolphins, Turtles & Dugongs - German Colonial History - Seafood Beach BBQs with Friendly Locals
EXCLUSIONS : The price does not include international airfares, visa costs, alcoholic and soft drinks or any meals not included in the itinerary. NOTE : Flynn's Tours will advise on the most suitable air route for your International travel and how to process your visitor visa in an efficient manner.
Flynn's Tours is the only Tour operator serving Papua New Guinea that includes the cost of all domestic airfares in your Package.
* For this tour a price cap of AUD1,265 included in the total package price should cover the cost of the 3 Domestic Flights. Following consultation any excess to this price cap will be billed to the client. Papua New Guinea is a developing country with a mountainous mainland surrounded by many remote islands. The regional centres are for the most part un-connected by road. Travellers normally book with only 2 nationally owned airlines that provide the only reliable air service. Airfares are expensive and without experience they are difficult for outsiders, even travel agents to book without the risking the smooth running of the most extensive and interesting small group tours of PNG. Flynn's Tours experienced staff remove the risk and with all tour participants booked in a group booking we can provide the lowest prices possible and manage your bookings for you and allow you to enjoy your holiday without frustration and disappointment
Day By Day Itinerary:
Day 1 – Port Moresby - Saturday 26th September 2026
Arrive this morning from your international departure point. Australians can depart from Sydney, Cairns or from Brisbane Airport departing at 10.40 am arriving at Jacksons Airport, Port Moresby at 1.50 pm. Upon arrival we will visit the Port Moresby Nature Park. Spread over 30 acres the park is home to over 250 native animals and birds along with hundreds of plant species, many of which are rarely seen outside of PNG. The Nature Park has won a number of international awards for its works. We will spend the evening in comfortable accommodation in Port Moresby where you will be briefed the tour that you will enjoy for the next 19 days with some of the rarest and authentic experiences a global traveller could wish for. Early arrivals can enjoy early check-in at the Hotel.
Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa - Port Moresby or similar - Dinner
Following an early breakfast we transit to Mt Hagen Airport for a flight to Port Moresby. Those tour participants continuing to the New Guinea Islands transit to Jacksons Airport in the early afternoon to checkin for 3.15 pm flight to Tokua Airport - Kokopo/Rabaul in East New Britain.
Upon arrival at in East New Britain we check-in to our accommodation and enjoy views of the Duke of York Islands and the adjacent volcanoes while eating a delicious evening meal on the "over the water" decking.
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Rapopo Plantation Resort - Kokopo, East New Britain B , L , D
Day 2 – A Gazelle Peninsula Tour - Sunday
This morning we embark on our Flynn’s Tours “Gazelle Peninsula Tour” that includes a scenic tour of the Gazelle Peninsula. But firstly we travel along the coconut fringed shoreline coastal road towards Rabaul Town and visit the Raluana Uniting Church to hear the truly uplifting sounds of the churches nationally recognised church choir. Papua New Guinea's church songs vary by denomination, with styles ranging from traditional hymns in English and local languages to contemporary gospel music. They are well worth listening to. Departing the church we pass the intriguing Vulcan volcano , learning of it's abrupt formation during the explosive eruption in the Rabaul Caldera in 1878. It was built from a series of eruptions that occurred after the larger caldera-forming event, creating a cone of basaltic-to-dacitic pyroclastic material on the caldera floor near the western wall. The 1878 eruption built the cone to its current state, and Vulcan, along with the nearby Tavurvur, has had major explosive activity during historical times, including a simultaneous eruption in 1994.
We will visit the tranquil memorial gardens of the Chinese cemetery where your guide will explain aspects of the historically long association the Chinese have had with East New Britain. We climb around the large barges of the Japanese Imperial forces that are still housed in even larger tunnels hewn into the soft volcanic cliff faces on the shores of Blanche Bay. Take in the panoramic views around the bay that is home to the WW2 Japanese hospital tunnels which we will explore.
We now take the Top Road from Rabaul, stopping briefly at the Catholic church at Rakunai, the resting place of Saint Peter To Rot (pictured on the left hand side of this text). Pope St. John Paul II declared Peter To Rot Blessed, in 1995, as the first Martyr of Papua New Guinea, as a new figure of holiness as a layman a husband, father, teacher, and catechist. Pope Francis approved his canonization on March 31, 2025, and he was canonized on 19th October 2025 by Pope Leo XIV and be formally recognised as the first saint from Papua New Guinea. The Japanese invasion of the island in 1942 posed a significant threat to the New Guinea Church. To Rot, entrusted with continuing the work of a departing missionary, defied Japanese attempts to undermine Church teachings, particularly regarding marriage. Despite the risk, he organized secret religious gatherings and resisted the re-introduction of legal polygamy by the Japanese, staunchly defending monogamy. His steadfastness led to his arrest and eventual martyrdom in July 1945, underscoring his commitment to the faith and the sanctity of Christian marriage.
You will observe cocoa, copra and palm oil cultivation undertaken in the rich volcanic soil, noting the area’s significant contribution to the national economy. Kokopo, named Herbertshohe in the earliest colonial period, was from 1884 to 1910 the capital of the German New Guinea colonial empire. You will visit the historic German cemetery, the cathedral at Vunapope Catholic mission and the Kokopo Lookout. View the beachside landing site at Kabakaul from where Australian military forces advanced in 1914 to capture the German wireless station at Bita Paka. This battle was Australia’s first major military engagement of the First World War. we visit Bita Paka War Cemetary , now the resting place of over one thousand Australian and Allied soldiers who met their fate during World War 2, when “Fortress Rabaul” became the South Pacific headquarters and staging post for the Japanese Imperial Forces. It was occupied by 100,000 Japanese soldiers.
We will enjoy a light lunch at the Gazelle Hotel, enjoy stunning views and stand on “Emma’s Steps” and hear stories about the achievements and exploits of Queen Emma Coe.
Today we will have the customary shell money concept explained in detail with an opportunity to make your own string of shell money. Early missionaries and travellers to New Britain found it to be the only area in the Pacific region they had come across where the locals had a true money currency of a standard value. The Europeans were intrigued by the local monetary system and the way in which Tambu was intricately woven into the very texture of social life. It still plays its role in Tolai society today, maintaining its cultural significance, particularly as part of the bride price or gift giving to the father of the would be bride. It is exchanged to mark births, marriages and deaths. The standard unit of currency is the 'pokono' or fathom (a grown man's arm span). Be fascinated by stories from the Tubuan Society of the local Tolai people who have strict laws and taboos. Learn of the Ingiet stone carvings associated with the powerful Ingiet sorcerers and the secret men’s society, outlawed by the German administration in 1905.
Before dinner enjoy a swim and snorkel the resorts house reef which is home to many varied species of coral and marine life.
Rapopo Plantation Resort - Kokopo, East New Britain B, L , D
Day 12 – Volcano Climb & Ramble Around Roaring Rabaul - Monday
Be ready to enjoy spectacular views at sunrise on an early morning climb of the active volcano, Mt Tavurvur. While the climb is challenging, it’s not beyond most people’s capability to reach the top. Flynn’s Tours has had an octogenarian complete the ascent (see Bruce in the lead in the picture to the left of this text ). You can take in further views of Rabaul’s picturesque harbour and its six volcanoes from the Vulcanological Observatory on Tunnel Hill. An informative talk delivered by an onsite vulcanologist will enlighten you of the workings of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena. You will tour the area of current volcano activity and clamber around Mount Tavurvur. See the hot springs, sulphurous steam points and the megapode egg hunters who burrow metres into the black sand emerging with the prized eggs. Megapodes do not incubate their eggs with their body heat as other birds do, but bury them. Their eggs are unique in having a large yolk, making up 50-70% of the egg weight. The birds here are burrow-nesters which use geothermal heat. Some species vary their incubation strategy, such as building mounds to bury them in, depending on the local environment. We travel around the remains of old Rabaul town (including its airport) which resembles a lunar landscape, following its burial in volcanic ash during the dramatic eruptions of 1994. Prior to the burial of Rabaul town it was revered as “the Pearl of the South Pacific”. East New Britain’s commercial hub has been re-established in a modernised Kokopo over the past 30 years. Rabaul was also badly damaged during an earlier eruption on 6 June 1937, five years before the occupation by Japanese military. We visit Matupit Island whose people and settlement survived the worst of the 1994 volcanic eruption despite their location immediately beneath it. Visit old Rabaul Township and see the resulting destruction caused by the 1994 volcanic explosions. Discover the pre-European settlement history and recent colonial occupations by German, Japanese and Australian administrations at the New Guinea Club and Rabaul Historical Display. Explore the Japanese military command bunker of Admiral Yamamoto where maps of the surrounding area are etched into the bunkers ceiling at head height.
The coastal drive returning to Kokopo from Rabaul, skirting around Blanche Bay in East New Britain offers breathtaking tropical scenery. Towering volcanoes, including Tavurvur with it's dramatic smoke-tipped peak and Vulcan, frame the landscape. The deep blue waters of the bay shimmer beside black-sand beaches formed by volcanic ash, while lush green vegetation carpets the hillsides. Along the route, remnants of World War II relics, small villages, and coconut plantations add cultural and historical depth. This one of Papua New Guinea’s most scenic and memorable coastal journeys.
Closer to Kokopo we visit the Agmark cocoa fermentary where the method of processing cocoa for export to the world’s chocolate makers is explained by the fermentary management. We pop into the Kokopo Museum which houses an impressive range of war relics along with an informative display of colonial, military and natural history. We will take a tour of the Kokopo Market and it's enormous variety of local fruits, vegetables and crafted products that assist homemakers to care for their families. The market is regarded as one of the most impressive in PNG.​
Before dinner enjoy a swim and snorkel the resorts house reef which is home to many varied species of coral and marine life.
Rapopo Plantation Resort - Kokopo, East New Britain B , L , D
Day 13 – A Taste of Life in the Pearls of the Pacific - Tuesday
This morning we travel by boat across the St. Georges Channel to the Duke of York Islands and their picturesque lagoons. This idyllic paradise is made up of a dozen or so islands set among a mesmerizingly, forever changing backdrop of colourful tropical landscapes. The natural beauty is interspersed with scenes of village life as the happy villagers go about living beside the tranquil waters they share with an abundance of marine life.
We will visit Kabakon “the garden” Island and the aclaimed " Pang Pang Paradise " Island. The natural beauty is interspersed with the scenes of happy villagers on Karrawara Island who go about living beside the tranquil waters they share with an abundance of marine life. Be enthralled with the playful dolphins and mysterious dugongs.
In 1902, the 25-year-old German health reformer, August Engelhardt, who practiced sun worship and a strict coconut diet, retreated from Bavarian university life to Kabakon Island in the Duke of York Islands, which he purchased from his mother country with an inheritance. The first few years were idyllic. Engelhardt established a coconut plantation and called his followers to join him in this brave new world. They called themselves Sonnenorden and practised sun worship and nudity and lived off coconuts. But it didn’t last. Learn out why!
We make our way from the islands by boat to the mainland at Kokopo Enjoying lunch and a freshen
​The welcoming host of Corey’s Eco Sea Lodge will ensure that you lunch on plentiful amounts of delicious and freshly harvested fruit, vegetables and fish. For lunch today we will taste Aigir, a traditional cuisine of the Tolai people of East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea. It's been a main dish for generations of the Tolai people and is prepared on special occasions and family gatherings. The method of cooking Aigir which is made by heating hot stones to boil liquid coconut and pure coconut will be demonstrated. The dish is widely accepted as one of the finest dishes. Aigir works by heating the liquid with hot stones. To make Tolai aigir, you peel kaukau and bananas, cut them in half, and add aibika, salt, sliced onion, and tomatoes to heated coconut oil. Aigir is consumed with meats prepared in the traditional method of cooking known as Mumu which is regarded as the national dish of Papua New Guinea. It is composed of pork or chicken, sweet potato, taro, plantains, with leafy vegetables. Mumu is an example of a balanced dish composed of the two bases, crops (including starch) and meat. The dish is named after the earth oven used to cook it and its cooking will also be demonstrated.
After lunch we make our way from the islands by boat back to the mainland resort to freshen up before transiting to Tokua Airport for the late afternoon one hour flight to Kavieng Airport on the island province of New Ireland. We transit from the Airport to your accommodation to rest for the night and enjoy dinner.
Grace Cottage or Similar B , L , D
Day 14 – Discover New Ireland - Wednesday
Following breakfast we take a drive around this laid back town of Kavieng that is the regional headquarters for New Ireland Province. Heading down the Boluminski Highway we visit the village of Laraibina, famous for it's Eels, a unique species of freshwater eels found in the rivers and streams of the New Ireland province in Papua New Guinea. These eels possess a distinct pattern of vibrant colors, including shades of blue, green, and yellow, which make them visually striking. They are known for their elusive nature and are considered an important cultural symbol in the region, representing strength and resilience in local folklore and traditions.
We will visit the Malagan Mask Gallery in the village of Langenia where master carver, Fabian Paino works with his team of carvers. We may be lucky enough to view a performance by the Tatanua Dance Group. Malagan is an art where the dead are remembered through the various depictions that are carved on Malagan masks. The Malagan masks have a symbolic meaning as the dead must be remembered through the masks and ceremonies.
The most famous cultural system of New Ireland is "Malagan", a Nalik word for an ancient and revered set of practices and ceremonies practised throughout much of the main island. During the colonial era, significant quantities of Malagan masks were collected by European administrators and can be seen in museums all over Europe.
We travel further along the scenic coastline until we arrive at Dalum Village which has a beautifull river running through it spilling onto an equally beautiful beach.
We will enjoy lunch here and a quick swim in the river floating on rubber tubes.
We will then make our way past the scenic Pam Waterfall before arriving at at Rubio Plantation Retreat , a surf retreat (in season) in an idyllic location on the Beach with accommodation located right on the beach and an over the water decking to enjoy your lunch on.
Rubio Plantation Retreat - Central New Ireland B , L , D
Day 15– Climb the Clouds to the Heavenly "Lelet Plateau" People
Following a morning of beachcombing and birdwatching in the adjacent Jungle and a hearty breakfast we depart for a very contrasting landscape. We trek by vehicle back along the coast towards Kavieng and then head up into the jungle clad mountains till we reach the Lelet Plateau enjoying panoramic views out to Tabar Island. The Lelet Plateau in Central New Ireland, embodies the harmonious coexistence of agriculture, communal activities, and cultural traditions. The fertile land, coupled with the strong community bonds, forms the essence of life in these villages, creating a vibrant and self-sustaining ecosystem. The fertile land supports a variety of crops, including sweet potatoes, taro, yams, bananas, and a range of other vegetables. Farmers employ traditional techniques passed down through generations, cultivating small plots using manual tools. They rely on the abundant rainfall and favorable climate to nurture their crops. Farming activities are often communal, with villagers working together during planting and harvesting seasons, fostering a sense of community and cooperation. In addition to horticulture, the Lelet Plateau villagers engage in various activities to support their livelihoods. Livestock rearing, such as raising pigs and poultry, is common, providing a source of food, trade, and ceremonial significance.
We depart from the guesthouse after an early lunch following an interesting morning birdwatching and meeting families living in remotely located areas living the simplest of lives in humble dwellings and the rawness of nature on their doorstep as they eke out a subsistence farming lifestyle.
On our return to Kavieng by mid-afternoon we can embark on a number of options that centre around Waterworld Wonderland that is New Ireland. The options include Fishing, Snorkelling and Diving located close to Kavieng and it's nearby islands with a special something to choose a bit further by boat from Kavieng in the picturesque Tsoi Islands.
SEE BELOW FOR YOUR OPTIONS FOR TONIGHT'S ACCOMMODATION AND ACTIVITIES FOR DAY 16 and maybe Longer !​
​In 1902, the 25-year-old German health reformer, August Engelhardt, who practiced sun worship and a strict coconut diet, retreated from Bavarian university life to Kabakon Island in the Duke of York Islands, which he purchased from his mother country with an inheritance. The first few years were idyllic. Engelhardt established a coconut plantation and called his followers to join him in this brave new world. They called themselves Sonnenorden and practised sun worship and nudity and lived off coconuts. But it didn’t last. The alien living conditions took their toll and several died. Others turned their back on him. Engelhardt, known by the local islanders as Mr Coconut, was eventually left alone, gripped by malaria and went insane. He died on the island aged 46 in 1919.
The Tubuan Society of the local Tolai people who have strict laws and taboos.
Learn of the Ingiet stone carvings associated with the powerful Ingiet sorcerers and the secret men’s society, outlawed by the German administration in 1905. Early missionaries and travellers to New Britain found it to be the only area in the Pacific region they had come across where the locals had a true money currency of a standard value. The Europeans were intrigued by the local monetary system and the way in which Tambu was intricately woven into the very texture of social life. It still plays its role in Tolai society today, maintaining its cultural significance, particularly as part of the bride price or gift giving to the father of the would be bride.
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The Rabaul Caldera was created about 1400 years ago with an explosion which erupted 11 cubic kilometres of rock. This massive outpouring of gas, lava, rocks and ash produced the largest volcanic dry fog in recorded history. A mysterious cloud that blocked sunlight for 12 to 18 months over Europe, China and the Middle East in 536 AD is linked to this mighty eruption.
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Queen Emma Coe was a Polynesian Princess and daughter of an American sailor and Samoan mother who in the late 19th century brought commerce to East New Britain, through her savvy business sense and huge land holdings, upon which she grew an abundance of copra and cocoa. The steps are 140 years old, built in 1882 to grace Queen Emma’s famous bungalow Gunantambu. They were climbed by Governors, Ambassadors and Officers representing German Kaiser, American President and kings of England, France and other European nations along with assorted bishops and world-renowned scientists, explorers, anthropologists and adventurers. Gunantambu gatherings were famous throughout the South Seas.
The Marquis de Ray, whose real name was Charles Guillain, was a French adventurer who attempted to establish a colony in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea in the late 19th century.
Born in France in 1825, de Ray harbored ambitions of founding a utopian settlement in the Pacific.In 1878, de Ray acquired a large tract of land in New Ireland, which he named "Franceville." He proclaimed himself the Marquis de Ray and began recruiting French settlers to join his colony. Promising fertile land and a prosperous future, de Ray managed to attract around 200 individuals to embark on this venture.
However, the expedition turned into a disaster. The settlers faced numerous hardships, including disease, scarcity of resources, and conflicts with local indigenous populations. The dream of a flourishing French colony quickly crumbled, and de Ray's leadership was called into question.
As conditions worsened, some settlers managed to escape the island, and others perished. Eventually, de Ray was arrested and brought back to France to face charges of fraud and deception. He was sentenced to imprisonment and died in 1895.The ill-fated endeavor of the Marquis de Ray in New Ireland Province serves as a cautionary tale of colonial ambitions gone awry. It highlights the challenges and complexities involved in establishing new settlements in unfamiliar territories, particularly when undertaken without adequate planning, resources, and respect for the local population
Grace Cottage or Similar in Kavieng Town OR choose an option from below B , L , D
* Lissenung Island Resort , Lumeuas Cove Retreat and Nusa Island Retreat
Day 16 - New Ireland - A Waterworld Wonderland - Friday
OPTIONS GALORE FOR THE LAST DAYS OF YOUR ADVENTURE - with opportunities to extend the length of your stay in the Niugini Islands -
Lissenung Island Resort offers excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities .
Lumeuas Cove Retreat presents an eco adventure. It is located among the picturesque Tsoi Island chain, with passageways and coves. It provides an escape from the hustle & bustle of city life, and a peaceful place to return to nature.
Nusa Island Retreat located on Nusalik island is an environmentally and culturally sensitive accommodation facility with traditional style and charm. Perfectly positioned with encompassing views it is located just across from Kavieng town. Nusa also specialises in tours and activities ranging from snorkelling, fishing, surfing and kayaking/canoeing.
Fishing in Kavieng
Being so close to the Equator allows angler’s access to these many islands all year round, as the area does not experience either cyclones or typhoons. Most pelagic species are available and include Black & Blue Marlin and Sailfish. The area is also home to Yellow fin, Skipjack, and Dogtooth Tuna and no tropical fishing trip is complete without casting poppers for the famous GT’s (Giant Trevally) and standing awe struck at the Volkswagen size whole in the ocean as the fish vanishes to the depths with your lure. Other game fish that can be caught within 5 minutes of the town are Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish undoubtedly the best eating fish of all the pelages) and the highly sought after Mackerel & Wahoo - catches of over 30Kg have been recorded. The area also has an abundance of fish inhabiting the hundreds of coral reefs. Anglers who prefer the deeper water can test their skills on Coral & Coronation Trout, Red Emperor and Sweetlip, along with dozens of other species. For those who like serious deep-water challenges there are sufficient Goldband Snapper & Amberjack to be jigged up from 100 meters to wear even the fittest angler. A short boat ride from the town will find the angler in the heart of a mangrove estuary system with several rivers empting into Bagail Bay making the area a haven for several species of Trevally, Cod and another favourite, the Mangrove Jack.
Diving and Snorkelling in Kavieng
Divers visiting Kavieng will not only experience the thrill of close encounters with big pelagic fish in the current-swept passages, but can also enjoy the relaxing feeling of drifting along plunging walls decorated with colourful corals and fans, explore World War II wrecks as well as discover a multitude of small critters on inshore muck dives. Diving on the Pacific side is particularly good in September when the sea is calm, winds offshore and the visibility often exceeds 40m.For the wreck enthusiasts there are more known World War II aircraft wrecks in and around Kavieng, than anywhere else in Papua New Guinea. Seaplanes are scattered in and around Kavieng Harbour, as well as American War Plane (P28) further afield. Interesting muck diving can also be found within the Kavieng Harbour and around the inshore islands.And the reefs are not only for divers, excellent visibility and an abundance of fish make them perfect for snorkelling as well. Snorkellers are welcome to join dive boats, or snorkelling trips can be arranged.
Graces Cottage or Similiar - Kavieng Town , New Ireland Province
* The other 3 options - 2 nights at Lissenung Island Resort or Nusa Island Retreat or one night at Lumeuas Cove Retreat will attract a surcharge depending on the range of activities you choose and note that travelling to Lumeuas Cove in the stunningly beautiful Tsoi Islands where a longer boat journey is required, the individual cost determined by the number of passengers.
- Quote upon application including a longer stay at these locations.
Standard style, but adequate Snorkelling, Diving and Fishing options will be accessed from the Kavieng Town based accommodation within the existing price structure for Day 16. For further clarification do not hesitate to discuss with Flynn's Tours.
Day 17 – Highlights of Port Moresby - the National Capital - Saturday
This morning we fly on Air Niugini flight PX275 departing Kavieng at 6.00 am arriving in Port Moresby at 8.30 am. You can enjoy a day of organised activity in Port Moresby and fly to your International destinations the following day staying at Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa - Port Moresby or similar overnight.
One of the activities while in Port Moresby would be visiting the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery which is the “spiritual house” for the rich natural, cultural and contemporary heritage of the country. The museum draws on well over 30,000 anthropological collections, more than 25,000 archaeological collections, more than 18,000 natural science collections, more than 20,000 war relics and more than 7000 contemporary art collections for its displays. We take a brief viewing of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea, a building that blends old and new and which combines modern architecture with ancient design.
​We will also drive from Port Moresby viewing the stunning scenery at the Varirata National Park’s viewing point as well as exploring it's forests on the lookout for Birds of Paradise. We enjoy beautiful views of the Laloki River as we drive further up to the Sogeri Plateau and the foothills of the Owen Stanley Ranges to the start of the Kokoda Track at Ower's Corner. On the return journey we briefly visit the Bomana War Cemetery where those who died in the fighting in Papua New Guinea are buried, their graves brought in by the Australian Army Graves Service from burial grounds in the areas where the fighting had taken place.
Or enjoy some other options depending on your preferences. We can discuss these options with you.
Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa - Port Moresby or similar B , L , D
​OR ALTERNATIVELY
Today you can connect with international flights to fly home depending on the availability of a timely connection of direct Air Niugini flights to Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Singapore & Manila. They have not been published for October 2026 online currently as at 5.11.2025. We will update our website as they become available. Passengers flying to Brisbane can depart from Jackson's Airport in Port Moresby on a Qantas flight at 1.35 pm. The published prices are far too high as at 5.11.2025 and are usually a third of the currently published prices. We will monitor and update our website as they are more realistic. A range of carriers provide flights to other international destinations. Be assured that the standard cost Port Moresby to Brisbane is under AUD400 for either Air Niugini and Qantas one way. Flying to Cairns is usually cheaper. A range of carriers provide flights to other international destinations.
Day 18 – Port Moresby to Home Destination - Sunday
Today you fly home depending on the flight schedules available for October 2026. They have not been published online currently as at 5.11.2025. We will update our website as they become available. Air Niugini flights usually depart for Brisbane daily, Cairns on most days, Sydney, Singapore & Manila as scheduled. Passengers flying to Brisbane can depart from Jackson's Airport in Port Moresby on a Qantas flight at 1.35 pm. Quantas's published prices are far too high as at 5.11.2025 and are usually a third of the currently published prices. We will monitor and update our website as they become more realistic. A range of carriers provide flights to other international destinations. Be assured that the standard cost Port Moresby to Brisbane is under AUD400 for either Air Niugini and Qantas one way. Flying to Cairns is usually cheaper.
A range of carriers provide flights to other international destinations.
Hotel Breakfast provided​