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Milne
Bay - Papua New Guinea
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Paradise
like no other is on your doorstep
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Trek from Bodaboda
to Aisapi (5-7 hours, intermediate to difficult) (Transfers
to Bodaboda with Warren Dipole from Treetops Rainforest) The trek goes
from Bodaboda village (a few kilometres from Wagawaga) to Aisapi village
on the Dawadawa River (middle of the catchment area). The majority of
the walk is through forest, along rivers and past small waterfalls. Many
birds can be heard and seen on the walk. The trek begins at Bodaboda and
goes up a river. There are many places where the river must be forded,
and scrambling over rocks is required. Take care as many of the rocks
are very slippery. After approximately 1 1.5 hours following the river,
the track heads uphill, beside and in a tributary. Some sections are steep,
muddy and slippery. The top of the first ridge will be reached after approximately
3-4 hours. From here, the track goes slightly downhill and back up again
to reach the ridge which bounds the Dawadawa catchment.
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Once into the Dawadawa catchment, the track heads downhill
quite steeply, following a ridge line for a while. After this the track
flattens out and crosses several small ridges and streams. After a couple
of hours in the Dawadawa catchment, the track reaches Aisapi village.
Bring: insect repellent, shoes/boots that can get wet, sleeping bag, food
for day walk. (Overnight at Aisapi village, at John Horace's place) (Optional
trip up the Dawadawa River in an outrigger, dugout canoe for half a day)
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Canoe Trip from Aisapi
to Dawadawa River entrance (2.5-3 hours) From Aisapi village,
it is a relaxing few hours down the river in an outrigger, dugout canoe
to the entrance of the Dawadawa River. The river winds past gardens and
villages, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. It
is a stunningly peaceful and quiet river. Many birds, including kingfishers
and bird of paradise can be seen on the canoe trip. (Optional pick-up
from the entrance of the Dawadawa River. Transfers with Warren Dipole
from Treetops Rainforest)
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Trek from Dawadawa River
entrance to Wagawaga (2-4 hours, easy) From the entrance
of the Dawadawa River, it is an easy walk along the shores of Milne Bay
back to Wagawaga. For the most part the track follows an old road, and
passes through villages along the way. The walk offers beautiful views
of the bay, and across to Alotau. (Transfers back to Treetops Rainforest
or Alotau with Warren Dipole)
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What does it cost? The local currency
in Papua New Guinea is the Kina (K). At current exchange rates K3 are
equivalent to $1 US.
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Daily exchange rates can be found
on Bank of South Pacific website www.bsp.com.pg on exchange page
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Daily flights from Brisbane with
Qantas & Air Niugini
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Brisbane - Port Moresbay 1300
miles - 3 hours
flight
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Daily flights from Cairns with
Qantas & Air Niugini
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Cairns
- Port Moresby 524 miles - 1 hour 25 minutes flight
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Daily flights
from Port Moresbay with Qantas & Air Niugini
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Port
Moresby - Alotau 223 miles - 1 hour flight
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Your host and guide, Warren Dipole,
Kuwelo Bonaruwa and Owen Podi
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Phone and Fax: + 675 641 0916
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Mobile + 675 6593 202 Digicel
Mobile +675 7189 8150
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email info@pngbackpacker.com
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