5th South Pacific
Tourism Conference
Theme: "Tourism: Investing In
Our Future"
17 - 18 October 2005
Port
Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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Key Facts on Port Moresby for Conference
Delegates
Getting Around
Jackson
Airport is located 11 km from the centre of Port Moresby. The international
Terminal offers duty free shopping, care hire and foreign exchange facilities.
Metered Taxis are available from the international terminal and domestic
terminal. Most hotels provide courtesy transfer buses. Please confirm when
reserving your accommodation. Public Motor Vechile (PMV) operates city routes at
a cost of 70 toea per trip.
Useful Phone Numbers
Air Niugini - General Information
(675) 327 3409
Reservations & Confirmations (675) 327 3555
(Domestic)
Reservations & Confirmations (675) 3273444 (
International)
Qantas- General Information 180 1222
Police 000
Fire
000
Ambulance (675) 325 6822
Tourism
Promotion Authority (675) 320 0211
Currency
Papua New Guinea currency is the Kina which is
divided into 100 toea. Most international currency and travellers’ cheques are
accepted by banks and hotels. Banks can be found in all the major centres. Major
credit cards are also accepted at most of the hotels, restaurants and travel
agencies. A branch of the Bank of South Pacific is open for business at Port
Moresby’s International terminal for currency exchange at arrival and departure
times of all international flights . Westpac and ANZ have ATM facilities for
credit and debit cards - withdrawals are in local currency. Check with your
financial provider to ensure that you are able to use ATMs in PNG
.
Banking hours: Monday to
Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm , Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Customs and Quarantine
Adults (18 years and
over)
• 200 cigarettes or
250 grams of tobacco
• 2
litres of alcohol beverages including wines and spirits
•
New goods to the value of K1,000.00 excluding
electronic and electrical appliances like non portable stereos, digital cameras,
VCR, VCD players, DVD players etc.
• Visitors to PNG are allowed one still photographic camera and
video camera duty free so long as the items are taken out o f the country with
them when they leave.
• Laptops and other equipment brought in for use while in PNG are also
allowed duty free so long as they are taken out again when they leave the
country.
Minors – (17 years and below
)
• K500.00 worth
of goods excluding electronic and electrical appliances. No alcohol and tobacco
allowance for minors.
Languages
Although
there are over 800 languages spoken in PNG, English is widely spoken and is
accepted as the official language of Government and the business community. Tok
Pisin and Motu are also widely spoken throughout the country .
Time Zone
PNG is 10 hours
ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Communication
PNG has modern satellite communications
with ISD and STD dialing available in most parts of the country. Overseas mobile
phones do not operate in PNG. Prepaid mobile sim cards and Telikads (landline)
are available in major centres. Telex and facsimile services are also available
except in very remote areas where high frequency radio is in use .
Note: (
Roaming services may be active before the conference)
Driving
Foreign country drivers ’ licenses are valid for 3 months upon
arrival. Vehicles travel on the left side of the road with a city speed limit of
60 kph .
Electricity
Electricity supply is 240 volts AC 50Hz. Some hotels have 110 volt
outlets in guestrooms.
Climate
Climate is warm to hot and humid through out the year. Temperatures
on the coast vary between 25 °C –30°C all year round and in the Highlands, the
temperature can reach 20°C during the day but can be very cold at
night.
Health
Although water quality complies with WHO standards, it is advisable
for visitors to drink bottled or boiled water in towns and rural areas. While
Port Moresby is relatively malaria free, PNG is still class if ie dasa
malaria-prone zone and travellers are advised to seek medical advice prior to
travel.To protect against nasty bugs, travellers may choose to use insect
repellent and wear long-s leeved sh irts, trousers and shoes in the evening.
Dental, medical and hospital services are all available in major centres.
Medical clinics and aid posts are found in remote areas and there are several
privately owned hospitals.
Dress
Dress is informal and casual
for most occasions. Thongs, sneakers, collarless shirts or shorts are not
permitted in some restaurants and bars . Lightweight clothing is suitable for
coastal areas but a sweater or jacket will be needed in the
highlands.
Restaurants
Western cuisine is available in hotels, restaurants , guest houses
and lodges. Port Moresby has many Asian and European restaurants . Most hotels
serve a variety of international and local food.
Tipping
Tipping is neither expected nor
encouraged.
Shopping
Commercial business:
Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday 8.00 am
-12.00noon
Sunday individual shops are open
Government offices: Monday – Friday 7.45am – 4.00pm
Local markets sell a
wide range of freshfruit and vegetables . Artisans sell their crafts by the
roadside or at the local markets.
Cultural Events
Celebrations of traditional culture
include:
May – PNG Coffee Festival & Trade Fair, Goroka
June –
Lukim PNG Nau Tourism Exhibition
July – Tumbuan Mask Festival, East New
Britain
August – Enga Cultural Show, Enga Province
August – Mt. Hagen
Show, Western Highlands
September – Hiri Moale Festival, Port
Moresby
September – Goroka Show, Goroka
October – Morobe Show,
Lae
November
– Canoe Festival, Alo tau
Export Rules
Many artefacts, historical and cultural
objects are prohibited export items. Check export permit requirements with the
National Museum. Export permits for wildlife and animal products are issued by
the Nature Conservation Division of the Department of Environment and
Conservation.
National Museum: Phone: (675) 323 4816
Environment & Conservation : Phone: (675) 325
0194
Accommodation – Costs based on Conference
rates
Crowne Plaza - K475.00, AUD$187.00, US$148.43
Ela Beach
Hotel - K290.00, AUD$114.69, US$90.62
Holiday Inn. - K400.00, AUD$158.20,
US$125.00
Airways Hotel - K405.00, AUD$160.17, US$126.56
Gateway Hotel -
K290.00, AUD$114.69, US$90.62
Hideaway Hotel - K300.00, AUD$118.65,
US$93.75
Lamana Hotel - K180.00 , AUD$71.19, US$56.25
All rates quoted
are inclusive of Breakfast; however exclude 10% GST ( accommodation rates may
vary at time of booking due to currency
fluctuation)
Airlines Schedules
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Day of the Week |
Inbound |
Outbound |
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Sunday |
BNE - POM 11 am |
POM - BNE 7am |
| Monday |
SYD - BNE - POM 8am
Honiara - POM noon
Cairns -
Port Moresby |
POM - SYD 3am
POM - Honiara |
| Tuesday |
BNE - POM 11am |
POM - BNE 7am |
| Wednesday |
BNE - POM 11am |
POM - BNE 7am |
| Thursday |
BNE - POM 11am |
POM - BNE 7am |
| Friday |
BNE - POM 11am
Honiara - POM |
POM - BNE 7am
POM - SYD 3am
POM -
Honiara |
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Saturday |
SYD - BNE - POM 8am |
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Entry Requirements
A 60 day tourist visa can be
obtained from any PNG Diplomatic Missions. Entry visa can also be obtained on
arrival for a fee of K100.00.
Departure
Tax
All
international tickets issued should include PNG departure and terminal taxes,
ensure you check with your travel agent.
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