LA0CW/OX3AH is currently active as P29CW from Papua New Guinea, IOTA OC - 034.
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VK2GR will be active from Papua New Guinea (IOTA OC-034) February - December 2011 as P29CW.
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Papua New Guinea - the exotic beauty of untouched nature combined with excellent vacations
Papua New Guinea is an unexplored wild land, unique nature and a huge variety of animals, delightful beach and outdoor activities, amazing festivals and enchanting mountain scenery. If you want to get into this atmosphere, enjoy the emerald greenish vegetation, the beauty of limestone cliffs and spend a stunning vacation on the beaches, then Papua New Guinea is waiting for you to visit.
Papua New Guinea is a beauty that can be enjoyed endlessly
A small country located in the southwestern zone of the Pacific Ocean (northern zone of New Guinea Island) attracts a huge number of vacationers every year. This relatively small territory conquers the hearts of tourists with natural complexes and a stunning number of different animals, which are unlikely to be found in other parts of the world.
Papua New Guinea will give a luxurious vacation and will reveal to vacationers the most beautiful places contrasting with each other. Cold mountainous areas of the state are replaced by humid jungles, areas with the most ancient coral reefs - centuries-old swamps. The eyes of tourists are attracted by absolutely everything, starting from incredibly beautiful grassy plains and ending with limestone jagged rocks. In addition, there are dozens of unique animals (birds of paradise, tiny tree kangaroos, etc.) and even huge butterflies that amaze with their size.
Nature Walks. Papua New Guinea is a realm of luxury
If you get surrounded by the wonderful flora as well as fauna of this state, you will realize that such beauty is unique.
Most of almost all the islands of New Guinea are covered with mountains. The main territory rises almost a thousand-meter height above the ocean level. But there are also mountains here, the height of which reaches 4.5 km, so, lovers of mountains will be able to spend a special vacation here.
Papua New Guinea is a territory with eighteen active volcanoes.
As mentioned earlier, of particular interest to vacationers is the fauna and flora of this state. The variety of plant species (about 20 thousand) amazes the imagination. An incredibly wide strip of amazing mangrove plants stretches along the neat shores of New Guinea and their length sometimes reaches a distance of 35 kilometers. The terrain is impassable because it is very boggy. However, it is still possible to cross it if you go swimming along the numerous rivulets, which are covered with sugar cane and whole groves of sago palms.
Tropical dense forests are decorated with several hundred varieties of trees. There are also huge plantations of coconut palms and sugar cane. In addition, mesmerizing territories with growing bananas and a variety of tuber crops.
The highlands are covered with meadows and a variety of shrubs, while areas with a drier climate (the hollows of the mountains) will delight you with beautiful herbaceous vegetation.
Surfing and diving in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is considered one of the most beautiful diving destinations. Striking coral reefs that can be classified as some of the most beautiful on the entire planet. In addition to numerous reef areas, there are sites with destroyed airplanes and ships from World War II. This small state can truly be called a place that can provide diving for a variety of tastes.
Some of the most popular dive sites include Kimby Bay and Tufi, Madang, Rabaul and Cavin.
Surfing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy their hobby at any time of the year, as PNG has all the conditions to do so. Places in the southern part of the country such as Bougainville, Hula Beach, as well as Milne Bay and many others will leave the most pleasant impressions. Surfing is practiced here all summer long (from June to September). The northern part of the country is ready to open its arms to surfing fans from mid-October to the end of April. In the north of the state, the most popular places are Caving, Madang and the place with the best wave - Vanimo.
Significant places to visit
The main types of tourism in Papua New Guinea have become sightseeing and diving. Relatively recently, another direction has emerged in it - festival tourism.
As for the main natural objects of the state, they are:
- Giluwe volcano, which is recognized as the highest in Oceania and Australia;
- Lake Kutubu. The freshwater body of water is located at an altitude of 800 meters and is the second largest in Papua and New Guinea. Lake Kutubu is home to 10 very rare species of fish;
- Mount William is the highest point in N. Guinea, as well as in all of Australia and Oceania (it reaches an altitude of 4509 meters). It is close to the equator, but the top of this mountain is completely covered with snow;
- Wirirata (national park) and Port Moresby (botanical park);
- Bayer, a beautiful river reserve with an amazing collection of fauna;
- Gardens of Eden, which was not visited by any human until 2006. Many extraordinary animals and plants have been preserved here that have never been known before.
