Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
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Kiunga is a port village in Papua New Guinea. It is the southernmost terminus of the Ok Tedi Mine road. At the Kiunga docks, bulk freight is transferred from road vehicles to water vessels.
Kiunga is located at -6.1239°N, 141.2954°E.
Although Kiunga is accessible by road, this provides access only from Tabubil. There is an airstrip, station marker 9465 at WGS-84 Latitude S 6°07'41".8, E 141°16'43".1, Ellipsoidal Height 105m
Its local geology is clay on limestone.
Kiunga has reliable 24hr mains power. Locals are friendly, and there is no significant crime. Dial-up net access is possible during business hours. Short term accommodation is available.
Surrounding swamps and rainforest lowlands are of interest to birdwatchers, with a high chance of observing Crowned Pigeon, Yellow-eyed Starling, Large Fig-Parrot and Flame Bowerbird as well as a large variety of more common species.
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