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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: General Information
Personal Belongings
As with any tourist destination it is advisable to always keep an eye on your belongings at all times.Money
Currency
PNG Kina. Daily exchange rates are listed in banks, newspapers and hotels. Papua New Guinea's unit of currency is the Kina which is divided into 100 toea. Exchange your money at Jackson's Airport or in banks, which are open from 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday - Thursdays and 9.00 - 4.00pm on Fridays. Credit cards are accepted in leading hotels and shops.
There are K100, K50, K20, K10, K5 and K2 notes and a K1 coin. Travellers cheques and international credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants.
Tipping
Visitors to the country are guests and hospitality is an honor in our Melanesian culture. Tips are neither expected nor encouraged.
Banking Facilities
Public Transport
Transportation is mostly by air across PNG. A good network of roads connects the Northern zone and the Highlands region. Hire and rental cars, local boats and ferries, taxis in larger towns, plus local buses. There is no road link between the northern zone and the capital, Port Moresby because of the rugged nature of the terrainRental vehicles
Clothing
Informal and casual with shorts and open neck shirts worn throughout the year along with traditional items and apparel: ramis. Sulus, laplaps and kolos. Thongs, sneakers and sandshoes are not allowed in some bars and restaurants. In the Highlands, sturdy walking shoes are recommended, as is a sweater or jacket for cool evenings. Female dress should always be modestVAT (Value Added tax)
All transactions within hotels, restaurants and bars are subject to 10% tax which is included in published pricesLanguage
There are more than 800 distinct languages. Melanesian Pidgin and Hiri Motu are the two most widely used, but English is the official language in education, businesses and government circles.Climate
Warm to hot and humid throughout the year. There is a rainy season, which varies from province to province, however, in general, it's driest from May to December. The air is clean; watch out for sunburn, particularly in the Highlands, even on overcast days.Electrical Voltage
Electrical current on the national grid is 240 volts. The type of plug that electrical appliance use in PNG, is TYPE I. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets in guest rooms for shavers and hair dryers.Night Life
Usually very quiet. Home, entertainment is popular. Major hotels provide their own entertainment. The capital, Port Moresby, offers the variety of entertainment and nightlife in most major cities.Health Regulation
Certification or vaccination against yellow fever or cholera is requiring for travelers over one year of age coming from or through infected areas. Malaria is the only serious health risk. Visitors are strongly advised to consult your local doctor or tropical disease clinic to commence anti-malarial preparations before arrival. Water quality is within World Health Organization standards in most towns. Bottled water is available. In rural areas it is advisable to boil water at all times.Food/Restraunts
You won't go hungry in Papua New Guinea. Western cuisine is available in hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, lodges and village resorts. Port Moresby has many Asian and European restaurants. For something different try a traditional 'mumu' of roast pork, sweet potatoes, rice and greens.Religion
Local traditional beliefs and ceremonies are maintained in remote areas; however, Christian influence is predominant.Water Supply
All towns have reticulated water, and all remote areas offer good drinking water.Time Zone
PNG is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)Medical Services
Dental, doctors and hospital services are available in all major centers. Medical clinics and aid posts are found in remote areas and several hospitals are privately owned.Telecommunication
Papua New Guinea has modern satellite communications, which have brought the world closer at the touch of a few buttons. ISD and STD dialing are available in most parts of the country. Telex and Facsimile services are also readily available except in very remote areas where high frequency radios are in use.Shopping
From modern department complexes to quaint little stores there are plenty of places to spend your money. In artifact shops you may try your hand at bargaining but be gentle! Remember that Saturday is a half-day for most shops and virtually every shop is closed on Sunday.Business Hours
Commercial Firms: Monday to Friday - 8.00am - 4:30 or 5.00pm. Saturday 8.00am - 12.00 noon.Government Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.45am - 4.06pm.
Credit Cards
Hotels,restraunts, shops, rental car companies, cruise operators and travel agents accept most major credit cards including Amex, Diners, Master Cards and Visa CardsGetting to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The following informations are indicative only for easy reference, please contact directly the airlines and hotels for accurate information.Visa, Immigration and Customs
A 60-day Tourist Visa is available on arrival in Port Moresby at a fee of K100.00. To obtain a visa before you enter the country costs K75.00. You will need travel documents, sufficient funds for your stay in the country and airline ticket with confirmed outbound flights before expiry date of your Visa. As some restrictions apply to several Asian, Eastern European and African countries, please check with the nearest Papua New Guinea Mission or the nearest Australian mission, which is allocated in each country for visa requirements before traveling to the country.Airport
Jackson's International Airport is the gateway of Papua New Guinea, situated about 8km away from the main town center of Port Moresby. Mt Hagen Provincial Airport has been declared International Port of entry because of the mining activities around the Highland provinces.Customs and Quarantine
Adults over 18 have a general allowance of new goods to the value of K250 and are allowed duty free:200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco
2 litres of alcohol. A reasonable amount of perfume.
Drugs, pornographic literature or video tapes, firearms and weapons are prohibited. Food items, seeds, spices, live or dry plants, animals, animal products and biological specimens such as cultures and blood need special import approval.
For more information on Customs Procedures and Services visit the PNG Customs website www.customs.gov.pg
Flight Information
Accomodation
- __Please feel free to organise your own accommodation. However, if you need assistance with bookings, especially if you are bringing a family member who may want to experience something of Papua New Guinea while you are at the conference, travel consultant contact details will be available later,
- Prices given below are based on a daily rate per person, including the per person rate when sharing a double or triple room.
- All rates are quoted in Kina
Accomodation
Airways Hotel & Apartments:Port Moresby;Tel: +675 324 5200;Email: ;Website: www.airways.com.pg
| Room Type | Standard | . | Executive | . | Services | . | Information | |||||
| @K900.00per night | . | @K900per night | . | . | Boutique Hotel located 5 minutes from the airport. | |||||||
Crowne Plaza Port Moresby; Cnr Hunter & Douglas Street; Tel: +675 309 3000; Fax: +675 309 3500; Email: reservations@crowneplazaport moresby.com.pg; Website: www.crowneplaza.com
| Room Type | . | Services | . | Information | ||||||||
| @K900.00pn | . | . | Located in the CBD of Port Moresby, walking distance to all major banks, restaurants, shopping center & post office. | |||||||||
Ela Beach Hotel & Apartments; Tel: +675 321 2100; Fax: +675 321 2434; Email:
| Room Type | Premium Room | . | Premium Suite | . | Single Bedroom | . | Services | . | Information | |||
| @K574.00p/n | . | @K545p/n | . | @K845p/n self contain | . | . | Located opposite the beachfront close to the CBD of Port Moresby, 40 minutes to Hillton Hotel | |||||
Gateway Hotel: Tel: +675 327 8100; Fax: +675 325 4585; Email:gateway@coralseahotels.cm.pg.
| Room Type | Premium | . | 1 Bedroom | . | 2 Bedroom | . | Services | . | Information | |||
| @K462.00 | . | @K660.00 self contain | . | @K770.00pn self contain | . | Located 5 minutes from the airport, 52 minutes to Hilton | ||||||
Hideaway Hotel; Morea Tobo Rd 6 Mile; Tel: +675 323 6888 Fax: +675 325 5991; Email: ; Website: www.accommodation.com.pg
| Room Type | Standard | . | Deluxe | . | Executive | . | Queen Room | . | Services | . | Information | |
| @K350pn | . | @K321.00pn | . | @K445pn | . | @K405pn | . | Airport Transfers. All prices inclusive of GST | . | Located at 6 mile industrial center, 10 minutes from the airport, 46 minutes to Hilton | ||
Holiday Inn Port Moresby ; Waigani Drive, Waigani; Tel: +675 303 2000; Fax: +675 325 0837; Email: ;Website: www.holiday-inn.com
| Room Type | Standard Twin | . | Premier Twin | . | Services | . | Information | |||||
| @K620pn | . | @K385pn | . | Airport Transfers, All Prices exclusive of GST | . | Located at Waigani City | ||||||
Lamana Hotel ; Tel: +675 323 2333 ; Fax: +675 323 2444 ;Email: ; Website: www.lamana.com.pg
| Room Type | Double Deluxe Room | . | Twin Deluxe Room | . | Services | . | Information | |||||
| @K520.00 pn | . | @K545.00pn | . | Airport Transfers, All Prices exclusive of GST | . | Located at Waigani City, 52 minutes to Hilton Hotel | ||||||
The Weigh Inn Hotel Port Moresby; Poreporena Highway Konedobu; Tel: +675 321 7777; Fax: +675 321 3888; Email:
| Room Type | Double Bed | . | Double & single bed | . | Services | . | Information | |||||
| @K320.00pn | . | @K320.00pn | . | Airport Transfers, All prices inclusive of GST | . | Located on the freeway one minute to CBD,47 minutes to Hilton Hotel | ||||||
The Shaddy Rest Hotel
| Room Type | Premier Room Courtyard | . | Primier Garden Wing | . | Services | . | Information | |||||
| @K349.00pn | . | @K399.00pn | . | Airport Transfers, PNGK100 deposit required. All prices inclusive of GST | . | 40 minutes to Hilton Hotel | ||||||
MOTELS
Comfort Inn Ltd ; Sec. 24 Lot. 23 & 24 ; Mairi Place ; Tel: +675 323 0624 ; Fax: +675 325 5091 ; Email:| Room Type | Single Room | Deluxe Room | Apartment | Services | ||||||||
| @K190.00pn 1 Double bed /single rooms @K265 2 sinle beds | @K250.00pn | 2 Bedroom @K350.00pn self contain - 3 bedroom @K390.00 p/n self contain | All prices include GST & continental breakfast | |||||||||
| Located centrally in Boroko, 32 minutes to Hilton Hotel | ||||||||||||
Granville Motel ; Morea Tobo Rd, 6 Mile ; Tel: +675 325 7155 ; Fax: +675 325 7672; Email:
| Room Type | Single Standard | Twin Share | Standard Double | Family Room | Executive | Executive Twin Share | Executive Double | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | Services | @K190pn | |
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