Western Province


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Stage 1: Western Province
Start: Kiunga
End: In the ocean
Distance: 800-850 km
Estimated days: 20-30

Issues: Getting to Kiunga, food supply, water quality, remoteness, mosquitoes, crocodiles, camping sites- permission from land owners, tidal bore near mouth of the Fly, flooding.

Check out Andrew Storey's Insider Info on the Fly >>

Next Stage: Gulf Province >>

Useful Links

Wikipedia 'Western Province'
Ok Tedi and the Fly River
Western Province Tourist Information
Fly River Aquatic Habitats
Fly River Scientific Stuff

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