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Wewak

Place in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

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Wewak is the capital of the East Sepik province in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea.

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This is a war memorial and peace park located on the spot where Lieutenant General Adachi signed the official surrender documents for troops in New Guinea, on September 13, 1945. Behind the memorial, there are some Japanese tunnels that are still open.
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In Wewak Boutique HotelK215-500 per room
Price
K215-500 per room
Directions
on Wewak Hill
Phone
+675 856 2100
Website
inwewak.com
Yakapu Guest House
The younger of Yuo Island's two guesthouses is run by the welcoming Yakapu family. It's right by the beach and features double and family rooms; all beds have mosquito nets. Meals can be provided upon request.
Directions
on Yuo Island's northern side
Phone
+675 723 246 47

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By road
It should be possible to reach Wewak from Papua (Irian Jaya) in the Indonesian part of the island of New Guinea. From Jayapura by road to Vanimo in Sandaun province takes around 3 hours.
By Sea
Lutheran Shipping and Rabaul Shipping run passenger vessels from Madang to Wewak and Madang to Vanimo via Wewak a few times a week. Schedules can change so be prepared to wait a few days for a ship.

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UnderstandFrom a travel perspective Wewak is mainly important as an access point for visits to the Sepik River.

Get inAir Niugini has daily flights from PNG's capital Port Moresby, Nadzab (Lae) and Madang.

SeeWewak has a considerable number of relics from WW2 and, in particular, attracts many Japanese visitors.

ConnectThe Telephone Prefix for all numbers in Wewak (and also other urban centres) has changed. In Wewak it is now 4 instead of 8.

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