Visitors are strongly advised to consult your local doctor or tropical disease clinic to commence anti-malarial preparations before arrival. Water quality is within World Health Organization standards in most towns. Bottled water is available. In rural areas it is advisable to boil water at all times. You won't go hungry in Papua New Guinea .
Western cuisine is available in hotels, restaurants, guest houses, lodges and village resorts.
Port Moresby has many Asian and European restaurants. For something different, try a traditional 'mumu' of roast pork, sweet potatoes, rice and greens. Wooden bowls - bowls fashioned from prized local timber, including ebony. Carved walking sticks, stools and tables are often inlaid with mother of pearl. Those from Bougainville are regarded as some of the finest in the Pacific.