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TOURIST INFORMATION


      
   
        
  Villagers of the Mudmen people (Komunive)


TOURIST SITES
        Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park
        Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA)
        Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre (Kainantu Pottery)
        Asaro Mudmen
        Kassam and Daulo Pass
        JK McCarthy Museum
        Craft Market (Goroka Town)
        Akemeku Village (mountain village & forest walk)  
        Mt Kiss Lookout
        Raun Raun Theatre (National Performing Arts Troupe)
        Orchid Gardens
        Yonki Hydro-Station   



BASIC TIPS FOR VISITORS & PMV TRAVELLERS
     
secure valuables in hotel deposit box & carry minimal possessions on person
     carry bottled water & do not drink or eat food sold at roadsides
     if catching PMV's, be early to secure seat.
     do not walk around after dark
     have small change ready to pay for all expenses
     dress appropriately & conservatively.  Be also well protected from the sun & have comfortable, traction  gripping footwear for walking   

Health Notes for travellers

The lack of malaria transmission in the urban centres and the socio-economic background of the major health problems makes EHP a very safe area to visit from a health context. As with the rest of PNG, vaccination against Hepatitis A and B is recommended and periodic outbreaks of typhoid make typhoid vaccine wise. Malaria prophylaxis is not necessary for travellers coming through Port Moresby to stay in Goroka, though if any fever arises within a few weeks of visiting your doctor should exclude the rare possibility of malaria. If you are planning to visit remote rural areas or combine the visit with a trip to the coast, see your travel physician for recommendations on anti-malarial prophylaxis.



TRAVEL AGENTS & TOUR OPERATORS & AIRLINES

 AGENTS

TELEPHONE 

 COMMENT

PNG Highlands Tours

(675) 732 1602 

Tour operator

Goroka Trek & Tours

        732 1144

Tour operator

Air Niugini - Goroka          732 1444 primary carrier
Pacific Helicopters          732 1883 heli-tours

MAF

         732 1080

3rd level airline

PMV'S  (PUBLIC MOTOR VEHICLES)

Goroka Town, Bus routes:

    (K0.50 Bus fare)
   
Bus 1 - Town, main market, West Goroka, Faniufa, Mt Sion
    Bus 2 - Town, main market, Goroka Base Hospital, Kama, Lopi, West Goroka
    Bus 3 - Town, main market, China Town, University of Goroka 
    Buses at main market - University (Ato Market), Okiufa, Kefamo, 4, 5, 6 mile, Kabiufa, 
                                          Asaro  


Goroka to Lae (4hrs):   
catch bus at main market or west bus stop.  Listen for the Lae call.  Approximate departure times are in the morning.  Bus fare is K20.00

Goroka to Madang (6hrs):   
catch bus at main market or west bus stop.  Listen for the Madang call or just ask the bus driver.  Approx departure times 0730 - 0830 hrs.  Bus fare is K30.00

Goroka to Mt Hagen (4hrs):    catch bus at main market.  Listen for the Hagen call or ask the driver.  Approx departure times are in the morning.  Bus fare is K20.00 

Goroka to Kainantu (1hr 30 mins):    Catch bus at main market or West Bus Stop. Listen for Kainantu call. Buses travel throughout the day. Bus fare is K6.00.

It is safer and convenient to travel in the mornings especially if you are traveling longer distances.

ACCOMMODATION 

NAME OF HOTEL

TELEPHONE

COMMENTS       ROOM RATES

Bird of Paradise Hotel

(675) 732 1144
(675) 732 1005

high 

K308/night - Std
K418/night - Delux

Pacific Gardens Hotel

(675) 732 3418 / 732 1139

high

K200/night - Std
K225/night - dbl
K375/night - Delux

Kainantu Lodge

(675) 737 1021

high -
Goroka Lodge (675) 732 2411/1009

average 

K133.10/night - Std
K157.30/night - Dble 

BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

Lutheran Guest House

 (675) 732 1171

 high

K60/night incl.bkfst

Goroka Holiday Lodge    average -
Goroka Lodge

(675) 732 2411 / 732 1009

average -

K146/night - single
K173/night - double

YWCA Transit Rooms

average

National Sports Institute (675) 732 2391 average K44/person/night - single
K88/night - dble
Mendikwae Lodge  (675) 732 3466 average K220/night Self-contained unit 
K165/night   twin / dble
Homestay - Billeting (675) 732 1602 (675) 732 3302 interaction experience - high K150 (incl: Bfst & Dinner)
Makarai Lodge  (675) 732 3613 average K
Kefamo Conference Centre (675) 732 1405 high K

Salvation Army Motel

(675) 732 1218 average +

 

RESTAURANTS & SOCIAL VENUES

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant (675) high
Pacific Gardens Hotel  (675) 732 3418 high
Bird Bistro Deck (675) 732 1144 average +
Kainantu Lodge (675) 737 1021 high -
The Lahani Restaurant  (675) 732 1144  (675) 7321005 average +
Club Odyssey (675) 732 average -

CAR RENTALS

Agents

Telephone

Email

Avis Rent-A-Car  
Kanda Renta Car

(675) 732 1084

sales@avis.com.pg  

Hertz Rent A Car (675) 732 1710 sales@leasemaster.com.pg

Budget Rent-A-Car

(675) 731 3165


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