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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
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AGENTS |
TELEPHONE |
COMMENT |
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PNG Highlands Tours |
(675) 732 1602 |
Tour operator |
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Goroka
Trek & Tours |
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Tour operator |
| Air Niugini - Goroka | 732 1444 | primary carrier |
| Pacific Helicopters | 732 1883 | heli-tours |
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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
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NAME OF HOTEL |
TELEPHONE |
COMMENTS
ROOM RATES |
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Bird of Paradise
Hotel |
(675) 732 1144 |
high |
K308/night - Std |
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Pacific Gardens
Hotel |
(675) 732 3418 / 732
1139 |
high |
K200/night - Std |
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Kainantu Lodge |
(675) 737 1021 |
high - | |
| Goroka Lodge | (675) 732 2411/1009 |
average |
K133.10/night - Std |
BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
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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 |
| YWCA Transit Rooms |
average |
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| 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 |
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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
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Agents |
Telephone |
Email |
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Avis
Rent-A-Car |
(675)
732 1084 |
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| Hertz Rent A Car | (675) 732 1710 | sales@leasemaster.com.pg |
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Budget
Rent-A-Car |
(675)
731 3165 |
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