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Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands
Feel the frenzy of the tribal drums at a Highlands singsing, follow in the footsteps of history on the challenging Kokoda Track, take a slow boat down the mighty Sepik River or dive into a spectacular underwater realm. Let the best and only guide to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands take you on an unforgettable journey.
Watch Wildlife - expert naturalist and bestselling author Tim Flannery gives the lowdown on a wondrous environment where kangaroos climb in the treetops and luminous mushrooms light up the night forest
Enrich Your Experience - a comprehensive Culture chapter connects you with diverse and fascinating communities
Rest Easy - all the best places to bed down, from world-class resort hotels to humble village houses
Be Inspired - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you dream it up and make it happen
Get Around - user-friendly maps take you from highlands to islands and everywhere in between
Watch Wildlife - expert naturalist and bestselling author Tim Flannery gives the lowdown on a wondrous environment where kangaroos climb in the treetops and luminous mushrooms light up the night forest
Enrich Your Experience - a comprehensive Culture chapter connects you with diverse and fascinating communities
Rest Easy - all the best places to bed down, from world-class resort hotels to humble village houses
Be Inspired - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you dream it up and make it happen
Get Around - user-friendly maps take you from highlands to islands and everywhere in between
272 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
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February 2, 2026
I searched bookstores, second-hand bookstores and the internet HIGH AND LOW to find the most recent updated version of the book (this one was published in 2005 so it’s pretty out of date). Turns out the new version is possibly one of the hardest out of print books to find on the planet, any that were available were over $100.
Used this to plan my PNG and Solomon Islands trip and despite being over 20 years old, it had some good trip ideas / recommended places / general travel advice. It’s hard to know whether many of the businesses / places / roads mentioned are still available but in terms of highlighting towns and rural communities to visit, it was very helpful. The history and culture of the provinces also provides valuable and interesting information - definitely recommend AT LEAST reading up on these things before going.
Much of the technology information is sooo out of date its funny. They recommend bringing multiple CDs to burn photos onto ahhhhhh such simpler times. In terms of safety advice, I’ve heard conflicting things in 2026, some say it’s dangerous and others say the dangers are overblown. It depends on the area but always check embassy travel and safety advice before traveling, as no matter when a guide is published, it can quickly become outdated.
Will update this review after my trip!
Used this to plan my PNG and Solomon Islands trip and despite being over 20 years old, it had some good trip ideas / recommended places / general travel advice. It’s hard to know whether many of the businesses / places / roads mentioned are still available but in terms of highlighting towns and rural communities to visit, it was very helpful. The history and culture of the provinces also provides valuable and interesting information - definitely recommend AT LEAST reading up on these things before going.
Much of the technology information is sooo out of date its funny. They recommend bringing multiple CDs to burn photos onto ahhhhhh such simpler times. In terms of safety advice, I’ve heard conflicting things in 2026, some say it’s dangerous and others say the dangers are overblown. It depends on the area but always check embassy travel and safety advice before traveling, as no matter when a guide is published, it can quickly become outdated.
Will update this review after my trip!
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