Papua New Guinea — Melanesian Luxury Yachts

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

To experience Papua New Guinea is to embark on a journey which will forever mark you.

From the granite heights of Mt. Wilhelm at 4,509 metres, the deep water fjords of Tufi, complex underground cave systems and heaving rivers. The sheer majesty of PNG’s topography is spectacular. Add to this dramatic volcanic terrain, the Kokoda track, world class birdwatching and marine diversity of resultant of being in the epicentre of the Coral Triangle. Papua New Guinea provides unparalleled natural beauty in an authentic, raw and humbling way.

View of boat from above in tropical river — FLORA & FAUNA

PNG is home to the largest stretch of rainforest outside of the Amazon offering a home to 5% of the planet’s species. A jungle is filled with a myriad of fauna and flora including 700 species of birds, many endemic to the region, and 3,000 varieties of orchids. A lack of predatory animals coupled with geographical isolation has allowed the country’s unique wildlife to flourish.

Humanity

5,000 different clans, speaking over 850 distinct languages forming the most culturally diverse nation on Earth. An ancient people whose customs endure the centuries with little disruption from the outside world. In PNG, you will come face to face with humanity.
It is a privilege to witness mass gatherings for cultural events such as the Goroka Show or the fascinating Baining Fire Dance. The art, the songs, the initiation rituals and rites of passage which still govern modern PNG culture.

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WORLD WAR II

In recent history, Papua New Guinea made was at the epicentre of the Pacific Theatre during WWII.
Today, you don’t have to look far for above or below the water for evidence of this bloody history . Reef encrusted bomber planes lie scattered in the ocean in watery graves. Sunken ships and submarines now a metropolis to marine life. A Hudson A16-126 wreck spent 66 years entangled in jungle-clad saw-toothed mountains before being found again ten years ago.

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