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Goroka culture, history, and environment - Taking in the key points of Goroka: the JK McCarthy Museum; coffee processing or roasting factory; the colourful local markets; a fascinating glimpse into a nearby village; ending with a stop at the Mt Kiss lookout, which captures magnificent views of Goroka, and the Bismark Ranges. A value added tour with the chance to mix with the locals (duration two to three hours).

Daulo Pass: Journeying from Goroka at 1500m up to the Daulo Pass at 2478 metres.

You capture the beauty and mystic of the Highlands, with mist and cloud covered mountains and valleys.

Along the roadside, women and children sell colourful headpieces (duration two to three hours).

Mount Gahavisuka (2600 metres) - nestled in pristine high altitude rainforest, rare species of orchids and rhododendrons thrive in this unspoilt environment.

The spectacular Birds of Paradise can often be seen. Birds of Paradise listed in the reserve include The Great Black Sicklebill; the Brown Sicklebill; the Princess Stephanie; the King of Saxony; and the Superb Bird of Paradise.

The tour is a must for all environmentalists (duration three-and-a-half hours).

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Goroka players and village experience - A must see for all visitors value - added tour showcasing, the local cultural heritage, with an excellent informative excursion through this mountain village (duration three hours).

Mudmen - A short scenic trip through the Asaro Valley, visits the home of the Asaro Mudmen. With their fierce, yet artistic masks, these mudmen were once renowned for fighting (duration three hours).

PNG Highlands Tours,
Telephone: +675 732 1602
Fax: +675 732 3302

Email: png.gold@global.net.pg

Alternatively, call the Port Moresby office on the ground floor of Cuthbertson House on:

Telephone: +675 320 2948
FaxL +675 320 2948