Namatanai
Place in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Namatanai is a town on the island province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. It is the second largest settlement on the island and connected to the largest and provincial capital of Kavieng by the Boluminski Highway. In 2005, Namantanai was estimated to have a population of 1300 people. It is the seat of Namatanai Rural LLG.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -3.664, 152.441
- Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Namatanai
Part of Papua New Guinea, Namatanai is a place. The activity mix leans towards adventure, sports and culture. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Namatanai
Adventure in Namatanai
(4)Adventure lovers get Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Parachute. Everything listed here comes from what Namatanai is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Namatanai
(3)Sports in Namatanai covers Biking, Hiking and Hiking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Namatanai.
Culture in Namatanai
(1)The culture shortlist for Namatanai: Churches. It is a direct read of Namatanai's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Namatanai
(1)Our data lists Scenic Roads as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Namatanai.
Nightlife in Namatanai
(1)Nightlife lovers get Wine Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Namatanai is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Namatanai
(1)Namatanai records Bodyboard under water sports. It is a direct read of Namatanai's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Namatanai
(1)Under wellness, Namatanai is tagged with Farms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Namatanai.
Best time to visit Namatanai
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Access Namatanai through a larger town in Papua New Guinea; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Similar destinations
Places near Namatanai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Namatanai known for?
- Namatanai is mainly a destination for adventure, sports and culture, set in Papua New Guinea.
- What can you do in Namatanai?
- You can plan around Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails, Parachute and Biking in Namatanai. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Namatanai?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Namatanai located?
- Administratively, Namatanai sits in Papua New Guinea — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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