POM → PNP

Coral Sea Departure

Aerial views of the turquoise reefs and coastal waters surrounding Port Moresby shortly after takeoff.

Mount Victoria

The highest point in the Owen Stanley Range, standing at 4,038 meters, visible as you cross the mountain spine.

Kokoda Track Ridges

Deep, razor-sharp forested ridges and valleys that define the historic trail used during WWII.

Highland Cloud Forests

Dense, mystical canopy layers and mist-filled valleys typical of the Papua New Guinean interior.

Mambare River Valley

Dramatic river systems cutting through the northern slopes as the plane begins its descent towards Girua.

Varirata National Park

Early views of the Sogeri Plateau and the lush protected rainforests just east of Port Moresby.

Sirinumu Dam

A large reservoir visible in the Sogeri Highlands which provides water and power to the capital.

Mount Bellamy

Rugged peaks on the eastern flank of the range providing a sense of the immense scale of the terrain.

Solomon Sea Coastline

As you approach Girua, the blue expanse of the Solomon Sea and the coastline near Oro Bay come into view.

Northern Palm Plantations

Expansive agricultural patterns and palm oil plantations characteristic of the Oro Province lowlands.