Kainantu
Place in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Kainantu is a town in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. It had some historical significance as an airstrip town during WWII. It functions primarily as a market town for local produce growers and cash croppers. It is located on the "Highlands Highway" approximately 170 kilometres (110 mi) by road west of Lae and 90 kilometres (56 mi) by road east of Goroka. It is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) approx from a nearby missionary station Ukarumpa and is nearby the Aiyura valley. Kainantu has basic facilities such as a school, hospital, police station, district court, and service stations.
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- -6.289, 145.865
- Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kainantu
Travellers heading to Papua New Guinea will find Kainantu, a place. Kainantu is strongest on nature, culture and nightlife. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kainantu
Nature in Kainantu
(3)Kainantu's nature entries include Countryside, Gardens and Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Kainantu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Kainantu
(1)Culture in Kainantu covers Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kainantu.
Nightlife in Kainantu
(1)Looking for nightlife? Kainantu has Events. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kainantu.
Sports in Kainantu
(1)The sports shortlist for Kainantu: Golf. All of it is drawn from Kainantu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Kainantu
(1)On the wellness side, Kainantu offers Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Kainantu is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Kainantu
(1)Kainantu's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Kainantu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kainantu
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Kainantu is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Papua New Guinea and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Similar destinations
Places near Kainantu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kainantu known for?
- Kainantu, in Papua New Guinea, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kainantu?
- Recorded activities in Kainantu include Countryside, Gardens, Geological Formations, Mines and Events. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kainantu?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Kainantu located?
- Kainantu is located in Papua New Guinea. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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