Eastern Highlands Province

A center of PNG's highland culture, known for the Goroka Show and the Asaro Mudmen, and an important coffee-growing area.

Eastern Highlands Province lies in the eastern part of Papua New Guinea's central highlands, and its capital is Goroka. The altitude is high and the climate cool, with villages and coffee plantations scattered through the valleys. The best known event is the Goroka Show, held around September each year, when tribes gather in full regalia. Nearby, the Asaro Mudmen are known for their clay masks and white mud body paint. The Highlands Highway links the province with Lae and the Western Highlands, and the dry season (roughly May–Oct) is easier for travel. Goroka Airport has flights to Port Moresby.

Destinations

• Goroka

Itineraries

• Papua New Guinea Highlands & Rabaul Volcanoes – Join a guided tour covering Port Moresby, Goroka, and Rabaul to see the Mudmen village, active volcanoes, and WWII reli…