Telefomin
Papua New Guinea · West Sepik ProvincePG
Place in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea
Telefomin is a station town on the border of Sandaun and Western Provinces in Papua New Guinea. The town started during the Second World War after Mick Leahy was assigned to engineer an airstrip in 1944 for the United States for use against the Imperial Japanese Army forces based in New Guinea.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -5.125, 141.640
- Timezone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Telefomin
Telefomin belongs to West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea and has the feel of a place. The local offer centres on nature, culture and adventure. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Telefomin
Nature in Telefomin
(4)Telefomin's nature entries include Mountains, Rivers, Valleys and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Telefomin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Telefomin
(2)Our data lists Mines and Towers as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Telefomin's own activity tags.
Adventure in Telefomin
(1)For adventure, expect Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Telefomin.
Sports in Telefomin
(1)Telefomin's sports entries include Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Telefomin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Telefomin
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Telefomin are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching West Sepik Province. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby.
Similar destinations
Places near Telefomin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Telefomin known for?
- Telefomin, in West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Telefomin?
- Recorded activities in Telefomin include Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Wildlife and Mines. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Telefomin?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Telefomin located?
- Telefomin is located in West Sepik Province, 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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