The Port Moresby Nature Park has opened a new walk-through bird of paradise precinct and is stepping up efforts in bird research and breeding. Nicola Gage reports.
Lifestyle
Olga Fontanellaz travels to the little-known Reeds Festival in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
The Lamana Hotel is tucked away in the foothills of Waigani, about 10 minutes from the airport and close to government offices. The hotel has a staggering range of accomodation styles and facilities as well as one of Port Moresby’s most authentic Italian food experiences.
Novotel South Bank overlooks expansive Musgrave Park and is a couple of blocks behind Brisbane’s vibrant South Bank. It’s also only a 10-minute stroll to trendy West End village and to Fish Lane’s popular bars and restaurants.
Kiburu Lodge is on the outskirts of Mendi, about 10 minutes’ drive from the airport, in the middle of a large estate alongside the town’s namesake river, once a favoured grade five white-water rafting destination. John Brooksbank takes a look.
Many locations in the Pacific provide the opportunity for wreck diving. Tufi Dive Resort in Papua New Guinea’s Oro Province is one of the best, reports Nina Karnikovski.
Grant Thomas explores Lissenung Island Resort, where diving, snorkelling and surfing are part of the daily routine. The resort is also undertaking important fieldwork to save Papua New Guinea’s endangered turtles.
Equal Playing Field champions safe homes, happy families and strong communities in Papua New Guinea. The organisation tackles issues such as gender-based violence and uses sport to engage young people in its programs.
Adrian Mathias reports on efforts to shine the spotlight on the Hindenburg Wall, one of Papua New Guinea’s hidden natural attractions.
In the last part of her three-part series about digital entrepreneurs, Lisa Smyth speaks with two inspiring Papua New Guineans who use blogging to empower their communities.