Menari Village Guesthouse
This traditional village guesthouse provides a genuine cultural experience in the heart of the Owen Stanley Range. Surrounded by lush forest, guests can enjoy the sounds of the jungle and observe a variety of unique insects, butterflies, and smaller forest birds during local walks.
Location Map
Menari Village Guesthouse in Kokoda Track Protected Corridor
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Nearest Airport
Bodinumu Airport
Nearest International Airport
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Lake Lavu Wildlife Management Area
Located in the Gulf Province, this WMA protects a freshwater lake and surrounding wetlands and lowland rainforests. It's important for aquatic birds, crocodiles, and other wetland fauna.
Managalas Plateau Conservation Area
Located in Oro Province, this area is recognized for its rich biodiversity, including unique bird species and tree kangaroos, alongside significant cultural heritage. Community-led conservation efforts are strong here.
Mount Lamington Protected Area
Surrounding the active volcano Mount Lamington in Oro Province, this area protects regenerating and primary rainforests on its slopes. It's important for local biodiversity and offers insights into volcanic ecosystems.
Mount Suckling Wildlife Management Area
Located in Oro Province, this WMA protects montane rainforests around Mount Suckling. It's important for its biodiversity, including various bird species and marsupials adapted to higher altitudes.
Mount Victoria Conservation Area
The second highest peak in PNG, Mount Victoria is surrounded by montane rainforests and alpine grasslands. It's a significant area for endemic high-altitude species and offers challenging trekking opportunities with spectacular views.
Musa Habitat Management Area
A large lowland rainforest area in Oro Province, important for its extensive tracts of primary forest and associated biodiversity. It's a key area for species like cassowaries, tree kangaroos, and various bird species.
Owen Stanley Range Conservation Area
A major mountain range forming the backbone of southeastern PNG, the Owen Stanley Range is covered in extensive montane rainforests and cloud forests. It's a biodiversity hotspot, particularly for birds and marsupials, and forms the backdrop for the Kokoda Track.
Varirata National Park
Papua New Guinea's most accessible national park, located near Port Moresby. It's renowned for its diverse birdlife, including several species of Birds of Paradise, wallabies, and tree kangaroos, set amidst savannah woodlands and offering panoramic views of the coast.
Health & Travel Info
Important health and safety information for Papua New Guinea