Sepik River Papua New Guinea Wewak Day Tour

Here's a description of the image:A scenic view of Wewak coastline features a bay, a white building complex along the shore, lush green mountains in the background, and tropical foliage in the foreground, creating a vibrant tropical landscape.

A wide shot of a grassy field with palm trees lining a road, featuring a white Toyota truck, a man taking a photo, and colorful steps in the foreground.

A serene beach scene at dusk with palm trees silhouetted against a pastel-colored sky.

A bustling outdoor market in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, with vendors and shoppers under umbrellas and a large tree, with a view of the ocean in the background.

A green anti-aircraft gun stands prominently in a grassy field, with a white monument and palm trees visible in the background.

This is a map of Papua New Guinea, with Wewak highlighted by a red pin, located along the north coast of the mainland. Other cities like Jayapura, Vanimo, Aitape, Madang, and Port Moresby are also labeled. The Bismarck Sea is visible to the northeast.

Duración: 8 Minutes (approx.)
Ubicación: Wewak
Código de producto: wewakhalfday

Wewak Day Tour

One of the most fascinating regions of Papua New Guinea is the East Sepik province. This is an area covered with verdant lush, and dense forest on one side, mountains on another, and beautiful coastlines all around. The East Sepik is a maze of islands with one of the world's largest waterways, the Sepik River, tranquilly winding its way through.

The Sepik region is home to hundreds of thousands of people who rely almost solely on the river and dense forest around it to support them. This is an area of the world where it is as though time has stood still for the last 50 years. The reliance on the land and mother nature to provide all that is needed for the locals of the area is an incredible example of perseverance and a true show of what the necessities of life really are.

Wewak, the capital and a main stop in the province, is located on the northern coast of New Guinea. Situated beautifully between the ocean and coastal mountain range, there is absolutely no shortage of views for you here. The town is home to nearly 30,000 people and has long been the main entrance for travelers venturing out onto the Sepik River, usually via Pagwi. The city is complete with historic remnants and sites to a beautiful beach lined with palm trees.

For those history buffs on the tour, Wewak was perhaps most notably remembered as the largest Japanese airbase on New Guinea during WWII. Not far from the base is Cape Wom where the Japanese forces surrendered to the constant attack by Australian and American forces. This spot is now a frequently visited spot for travelers in the area.

Itinerary:

Today the tour will begin from the Paradise New Wewak hotel after breakfast around 9AM. The tour can also begin in the afternoon at 1PM if you prefer an afternoon tour.

This half-day tour will include many Japanese war relics and historical sites. It is quite interesting to see the remnants of the war still very apparent. There are, for example, spots near the airport where craters from bombs have left their mark and can still be seen today.

Today will also include a visit to Cape Wom and the memorial there, Mission Hill lookout, Japanese Peace Park, and more.

A wonderful and upbeat side of a city is often their markets. Wewak does not fall short in this department. There are many colorful and vibrant markets to visit throughout the city. In addition to markets, there is a flourishing arts and craft movement in the city that is not to be missed. There are many things available to buy from jewellery to special masks, and much more in the way of souvenirs, many of which have been carefully crafted by local artisans. Bonus - you are getting some authentic PNG goods to take home with you and also supporting locals artists and the economy.

Markets are sometimes seen as a way of life. It is often here where visitors can really interact with locals and get a great feel for their way of life and every day.

The morning tour will end at around 12PM, if you opt for the afternoon tour, it will end around 4PM. In both cases you will be dropped back off at your hotel.

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Included in cost:

- Local guide

- Tour

Not included in cost:

- Travel insurance

- Meals and drinks

- Personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellant, etc

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How was your trip and guide?

“Thomas Payape and Tony Hateya from PNGVT looked after me very well. There was a funeral of a PNG pilot on the land next to Lakwanda Lodge and there were over a thousand Huli people there for 4 to 5 days.I arrived on the day that they were preparing the mumu with 60 pigs to be slaughtered. Thomas was able to use my iPhone to get great movies shot of the preparations.Since I had walked with a student from Tari High School to Margarima (2 days I think) in 1974, retracing Tari to Ambua Gap & Margarima was probably the highlight for me.I cannot recommend Rapheal Kogun enough!! He is very honest and cared greatly about my safety. Same with Thomas Paypae in Tari.The Guest house in Goroka was excellent, with ensuite bathroom and a continental breakfast provided – also very clean.In Madang, Raphel told me that there were pirates at the moment, so we did not go to Dazib guesthouse, but stayed in the Lutheran Gusethouse in Madang – again excellent.