NATIONAL CAPITAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
Waigani
Open 9.00am. to 3.00pm. Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends.
Currently undergoing extensive renovation and expansion, the National Botanical Gardens has the largest orchids collection in the southern hemisphere. It is estimated that there are over 3,000 species unique to Papua New Guinea, with many new and unidentified orchid species still found in lowland and highland areas still being explored.
The orchid collection at the Botanical Gardens is never out of flower. The peak flowering season in Papua New Guinea is between the months of December to March.
The Orchid House is laid out in the shape of Papua New Guinea, the idea being to walk through the different provinces of the country looking at the orchids and plants unique to the province.
Raised timber walkways lead through rainforest areas to picnic area and an animal and bird sanctuary.
VARIRATA NATIONAL PARK
Sogeri, Central Province
A thirty minute drive into the hills behind Port Moresby, the park was established for the conversation of natural plant communities and animals in the wild and the protection of scenic area and the Koiari Culture.
The park facilitates research and education and has recreational areas including a Welcome Haus, BBQ areas with picnic tables and shelters, toilets, walking tracks, overnight lodges, camp grounds, and a traditional Koiari tree house.
MOITAKA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Moitaka, NCD
Situated near Jacksons airport on the outskirts of Port Moresby, the sanctuary houses a mini zoo with native birds and animals. It has a research and education facility for the study of crocodiles and was established for the protection of endangered species of wildlife in captivity.
There is an information centre and outdoor recreation facilities. The public are able to view crocodiles being fed at 3.00pm. every Friday.
NAMANATABU HISTORIC RESERVE
Central Province
Established for the preservation of the military design of the area's landscaping and other significant historical relics.
A mule track, the only means of access through the reserve up to Hombrum Bluff is maintained.
HORSESHOE REEF MARINE PARK
Port Moresby
Established for the conservation of rare marine habitat found only in Horseshoe Reef. Research, education and recreational facilities.
KOKODA TRAIL
Central/Oro
National Park status has been given to the Kokoda track for the preservation and protection of this historical 90 kilometre track. See separate data sheet for more information.
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