Oro Province, or the Northern Province as it is often referred to, is located on the north coast of PNG’s main island of New Guinea.
It has some of Papua New Guinea’s most dramatic and awe inspiring scenery.
But located as it is with the formidable Owen Stanley Range as it’s western border, and the Solomon Sea forming the eastern one. And , its physical isolation means that it does not really receive the number of visitors it truly deserves.
Divers visit Oro Province to experience Tufi’s fiords and the many pristine offshore reefs out from Cape Nelson.
The province played a major role in World War II when the invading Japanese forces land at Buna.
From there they tried to capture Port Moresby by going over the mountains of Owen Stanley Range by the infamous Kokoda Trail… A strategy that led to disaster for the Japanese and what many consider to be the very finest hours of the Australian Army in World War II.
Check out the sections below to learn more about this scenic and interesting part of Papua New Guinea.
Oro Province – A Guide…
Oro Province 101 – An Overview
Oro Province Overview… This area of Papua New Guinea really is quite special. It enjoys an almost unique mixture of awe inspiring scenery, dramatic wartime history and strong village culture. Which, when all combined, really makes you want to go deeper in to what the province has to offer. …
The Facial Tattoos of Oro Province
The Facial Tattoos of Oro Province are one of the most interesting and visually intriguing things about the local villagers in this part of Papua New Guinea. Tattoos, and body art in general, have enjoyed an incredible renaissance in western society …
The Puri Puri Men of PNG
The Puri Puri Men of PNG… Puri Puri is often referred to as Papua New Guinea’s version of voodoo. It is in fact directly translated as black magic in Motu – the principal language of central PNG. A more accurate description would …
Village Life in Papua New Guinea
Village Life in Papua New Guinea… To get a better understanding and appreciation of what life is like for the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea. You should really consider a couple of days at a homestay in one of the local villages. Staying in a local village allows you to see first-hand …
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