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Transportation: When in the Highlands, go 4x4
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: The best way to get around the Highlands is by jeep. When I was in PNG, there were no rental operations in the Highlands as it was still quite undeveloped. Ambua Lodge supplied the jeep (and the guide) courtesy of Trans-Niugini Tours, which we gladly accepted.

    When you're not hiking or exploring on foot, the way to go is by jeep (or Land Rover).

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    Transportation: Getting to the Karawari Region (Lower Sepik)
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  • Papua New Guinea - Look out - ROUGH landings ahead!!
  • Look out - ROUGH landings ahead!!
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: Don't expect any real landing strips or even an airport for that matter.

    When you're heading in and out of the Sepik Region, just be glad you're boarding a plane with two wings.

    Note: rough landings ahead!!!!

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    Transportation: Getting Around the Karawari River
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Other
    Getting TO/AROUND: It always amazed me to see how well the locals can balance as they stand up in these narrow, carved out canoes.

    Here two women are floating down the river, probably returning from another village.

    Standard mode of transporation among the villages, where the canoes don't actually belong to any specific person, they're considered communal property of the village itself.

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    Transportation: What the Hell is a River Truck?!
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    Getting TO/AROUND: I thought it was hysterical to refer to these things as "river trucks" but the more we used them, the more I came to appreciate the name.

    These flatbeds were motorized and offered the most room at the fastest speeds, affording us visitors a quick and easy (not to mention relatively dry) way to get around between villages.

    They were a bit noisy so if you have any kind of earplugs, bring them along for the ride!

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    Transportation: Catch a Plane to Rabaul
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    Category: Airplane
    Getting TO/AROUND: The local carrier (Air Niugini) is the best way to get to Rabaul. It's about 1.5 hours from Port Moresby, and about 20 minutes from Kimbe Bay area.

    Flights are scheduled daily, but you should try to book in advance - or at the very least, be aware of the time tables.

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    Website: http://www.airniugini.com.pg/main.htm
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    JohnniOmani Sat May 10, 2008 20:55 UTC
     I feel the same way about the Arctic or NW Pakistan incredibly remote. Great Page :) Jz
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     almost a masterclass in anthropology. great page. i'm sure i will be back for more.
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     What are they hunting now? Sadly it seems each other.
    Bwana_Brown Tue Oct 2, 2007 04:49 UTC
     What an amazing page on your experiences in Papua New Guinea! You really conveyed the essence of the diverse areas and people of this country. Many thanks for bringing back fond memories of this special place!
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