Travelers Checks and international credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants. Saturday from 0800 hours to 1200 hours. Australian type three point plugs used. Western, Asian, European and Native cuisine is widely available. Water quality is within World Health Organization standards in most towns.
Bottled water is available.
It is advisable to boil water at all times in rural areas. Road Vehicles keep to the left, according to the English mode of driving A national driving license is accepted Due to the extreme ruggedness of the terrain, road construction is hampered and only some 22,000 kilometers of roads exist. No roads from the north to the Port Moresby area Car rentals are available but the cost is exorbitant, due in part to insurance costs Busses are available in main centers Taxis are metered but expensive, bargaining before journeys is common. American and European visitors were mainly on holiday while the Australians and Asians were on business. Everyone indicated an enjoyable stay with no unfortunate incidents.