Kerema
Papua New Guinea · Oceania
About Kerema
Kerema is the capital of the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. It is on the coast of the Gulf of Papua. About 6,500 live there.
Kerema travel guide
Understand
Languages spoken in the Kerema area include Toaripi, Kakiae, Opae, Moivo Hivi and Tairuma. The villages towards the east of Kerema from Hamuhamu, Miaru to Iokea and inland to Moveave all speak Toaripi. Taking advantage of the abundant natural resources, fishing, logging and oil are the main industries.
Getting there
Airlines PNG has almost daily flights from the nation's capital, Port Moresby. Located 229 km (142 mi) from Port Moresby by road.
Sleep
Hotel Kerema (Lavai Hotel), ☏ +675 648 1396. Just about the only accommodation in town. Basic facilities. K200. Catholic Guest House.
Go next
Kikori. On the delta of the Kikori river in Gulf Province, this is a small fishing center and a good place for birdwatching. Accommodation at the Delta Lodge.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.