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The dark and humid atmosphere of this natural forest is abundant with towering trees, local bananas, tree ferns, flowering orchids and gingers. Nearly 15,000 native and exotic plants make up this verdant lush jungle.
The diverse fauna inhabiting this region includes forest wallabies, flying foxes, lizards, green frogs, butterflies and crocodiles. The raunwara or waterhole in the centre of the Habitat has species of native fish and turtules.
The adjoining swamp is home to many ducks and other waterbirds. Over thirty species of birds including the magnificent Raggiana Bird of Paradise, Queen Victoria's Crowned Pigeons, hornbills, parrots, brush turkeys, cassowaries and fruit doves add colour and sound here. Raised walkways and the lovely waterfall add to the enjoyment of the jungle walk.
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National Parks & Gardens |
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Varirata National Park is a popular picnic spot located at about 45 minutes driving distance outside Port Moresby and has a significant variety of protected flora and fauna. Baiyer River and Moitaka Sanctuaries are wildlife areas while Pokili Wild Life area in the Southern Highlands Province and Garu in West New Britain Province are protected sites.
National Botanical Gardens in Waigani has the largest orchid collection in the southern hemisphere. This spectacular and impressive array of colourful orchids is never out of flower. The peak flowering season in Papua New Guinea is between the months of December to March. Open from 9.00am to 3.00pm from Monday to Friday and by appointment on weekends.
