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Papua New Guinea - New Britain Extension

© Melanesian Megapode by Jonathan Rossouw
Papua New Guinea - New Britain Extension I 2026

25 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 (5 days)

USD2,795 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Leader: Amanda Guercio

Tour price (Per person): USD2,795 * GBP2,165 * EUR2,482 * AUD4,361

Single Supplement: USD300 * GBP232 * EUR266 * AUD468

Flight costs: USD280 * GBP217 * EUR249 * AUD437

Papua New Guinea - New Britain Extension II 2026

21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 (5 days)

USD2,795 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Tour price (Per person): USD2,795 * GBP2,165 * EUR2,482 * AUD4,361

Single Supplement: USD300 * GBP232 * EUR266 * AUD468

Flight costs: USD280 * GBP217 * EUR249 * AUD437

Papua New Guinea - New Britain Extension I 2027

10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 (5 days)

USD2,900 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD2,900 * GBP2,246 * EUR2,576 * AUD4,525

Flight costs: USD310 * GBP240 * EUR275 * AUD484

Papua New Guinea - New Britain Extension II 2027

25 Aug 2027 - 29 Aug 2027 (5 days)

USD2,900 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Carlos Bocos

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD2,900 * GBP2,246 * EUR2,576 * AUD4,525

Flight costs: USD310 * GBP240 * EUR275 * AUD484

New Britain is the largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago and supports many seldom seen endemics for which we will be searching. Situated between the Bismarck and Solomon Seas, this narrow mountainous island is over six hundred kilometers long, but only eighty kilometers at its widest.  The rich, exploited volcanic soils of the eastern portion of the island present a striking contrast to the western portion, where Western influences began mostly in the Second World War.

We begin our exploration of the area by embarking on an afternoon boat trip into Kimbe Bay and the open ocean, stopping off at some small islands in search of species such as Blue-eyed Cockatoo, Spot-breasted Cuckoo-Dove, Island and Finsch's Imperial Pigeons, Beach Kingfisher, Island Monarch, Mangrove Golden Whistler, Long-tailed Myna, Sclater’s and Black-bellied Myzomelas and the beautiful Nicobar Pigeon. Over the next two days, we will then bird various sites around West New Britain including Pokili Wildlife Management Area, Garu Ridge and the Kulu River. These are key areas for many of the birds that are either endemic to New Britain or the Bismarck Archipelago.  A healthy proportion of these birds are sought-after species with extremely limited ranges. We will also visit a vast colony of Melanesian Megapodes that number thousands of individuals, and we should see good numbers of these awkward birds as they flush from the ground and clamber in the trees around us.

This short yet exciting extension to our Papua New Guinea birding adventures offers several rare and endemic bird species to be found nowhere else on our planet.

Top Birds

Blue-eyed Cockatoo, Nicobar Pigeon, Black Honey Buzzard, New Britain Sparrowhawk, Melanesian Megapode, Knob-billed Fruit Dove, Finsch's and Island Imperial Pigeons, Song Parrot, Violaceous & White-necked Coucal, New Britain Boobook, Black-capped Paradise Kingfisher, Beach & White-mantled Kingfisher, Sclater's and Black-bellied Myzomelas, White-backed Woodswallow, Black-tailed Monarch, Long-tailed Myna, Red-banded Flowerpecker & Buff-bellied Mannikin

Habitats Covered

lowland rainforest, grasslands, islets

Expected Climate

hot and humid with tropical showers

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader / 9 - 12 with 2 Rockjumper leaders

Tour Pace & Walking

UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

moderate pace

Accommodation

comfortable resort

Ease of Birding

moderate, can be challenging at times

Number of Species Expected

+-75

Other Attractions

coral reef snorkeling

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

Dušan Brinkhuizen
MY, Papua New Guinea 2018

Dušan Brinkhuizen was very personable, great birder, keen on helping us all see the species.

Glen Valentine
AH, Papua New Guinea 2018

Glen Valentine was excellent, seeing and hearing most of the target birds, despite a very chatty, enthusiastic group that must have been very challenging at times.

Adam Walleyn
JH - Papua New Guinea 2019

Adam Walleyn knew the birds and the calls and worked hard to make sure we saw not only the specialties of the area but all the birds. His nightbirding skills were phenomenal. It is like he knew exactly where the bird was going to show.

Stephan Lorenz
PM - Papua New Guinea 2019

Stephan is an incredibly great guide and New Guinea is a wonderful birding destination.

Stephan Lorenz
RL & CL - Papua New Guinea

We thought the birding went very well. Both Dusan and Stephan were great guides - very knowledgeable, very dedicated, quite determined to get everyone onto pretty much everything, and they combined very well. And, they both tried very hard to help all the participants who needed it, whether it was locating a bird, getting up a steep section or getting in or out of the boats. They did an admirable job.

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