A region of islands, open coastline, good beaches and rugged mountain ranges, The Sepik is perhaps the most fascinating area of PNG. Commanding most of the attention is the Sepik River - a meandering, oily-brown, serpentine flow of water 1126km (698mi) long.
Port Moresby is the capital of PNG and the major exit/entry point for travellers. A sprawling, crime-plagued city (razor wire and snapping guard dogs are everywhere), Port Moresby is probably more bark than bite and does have some interesting things to see and do.