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Papua New Guinea

Alotau, Papua New Guinea.

Only 150 kilometres from Australia, this country is another world

The media barely reports on PNG, and seldom positively. But there’s a way you can explore this most fascinating destination with ease.

  • by Brian Johnston
Coastline on the island of Bougainville new the city of Arawa.

This mysterious and intriguing island sits right on our doorstep, yet Australians rarely visit

This is adventure. It’s the sort of thing that will make you feel that you’re far, far from home. And yet it’s all on our doorstep.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The route to Bougainville takes you over the brilliant blue of the Pacific, dotted with cayes and atolls.

Bougainville, Papua New Guinea: On Australia's doorstep, this place feels like a whole other world

Bougainville is a challenging feast for the senses and bustles with a raw energy of a place that is ready to claim its independence and reopen to the world.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Conflict Islands group is a little-known ring of 21 coral islands surrounding an astoundingly beautiful lagoon.

Papua New Guinea cruise: From Cairns to the Conflict Islands - a picturesque island paradise

A tantalising glimpse into the complex cultures and stunning islands of a country many of us hardly know.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Coral reefs and islands at Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea: The remarkable place that's right next to Australia, but feels a million miles away

Cannibalism absolutely was a thing here and you may meet someone knows what people taste like. They may even have a favourite dish.

  • by Jamie Lafferty
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Air Niugini punches above its weight.

Airline review: Air Niugini economy Port Moresby to Sydney

Don't believe everything you may have heard about Air Niugini.

  • by Max Anderson
Invigorating: Dancers on Trobriand Island, Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea cultural experiences

My wife and I are taking a cruise through PNG. What can we expect on our shore excursions?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Baining dancers Rabaul.

Papua New Guinea: The hypnotic ritual on our doorstep

It's scary, it's magical, it's thrilling - and it's a ritual right on our doorstep.

  • by Ben Groundwater
A view of the beach at Milne Bay.

Papua New Guinea: The untamed paradise at our doorstep

It's an amazing paradise right on our doorstep – so why don't many of us visit?

  • by Max Anderson
The Douro river between Regua and Pinhao, the Alto Douro district, Portugal.

Best cruise destinations in 2016: The most desirable destinations by ship

Whether you've taken 20 cruises or planning your first, there is incredible variety of places you can visit by ship.

  • by Sally Macmillan