The untouched beauty of the Eastern Highlands Province is the setting for the Bird of Paradise Hotel where luxury, style and impeccable service await you. The hotel's central location in Goroka provides easy access to every modern facility, yet only a short drive away is the timeless village of the Asaro Mudmen.

Situated at the eastern end of the mountain chain that forms the spine of the PNG mainland, the Eastern Highlands, comprising fertile green valleys surrounded by steep rugged mountains, were first discovered in 1927.

Since then, the province has grown from a rest centre and vegetable producer for troops during the war to one of the most successful provinces in PNG with Goroka as its administrative and commercial capital.

Guest accommodation at the hotel consists of 52 comfortable deluxe rooms and suites that feature cable TV, IDD telephones, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and sweeping views of picturesque Goroka.

Nouvelle cuisine is the highlight of the elegant Lahani Restaurant with specialties such as crocodile, buffalo, venison, and pigeon blended with the fresh Highland vegetables and fruit.

More conventional à la carte and al fresco dining is offered by the Deck Bistro, while Birdy's Piano Bar adjoining the Lahani Restaurant provides wonderful cocktails and light entertainment.

A patch of mountain paradise...

The friendly and professional hotel staff also run optional day tours which introduce guests to unspoiled terrain and the unique culture of the province. Mount Gahavisuka National Park, noted for the famed birds of paradise, Mt. Wilhelm (4509 metres), the Asaro Mudmen village, Kainantu pottery, and Dualo Pass - one of the highest road access points in PNG - are just a few of the select tours.

For relaxing after a day tour or doing business in town, the outdoor heated pool is simply perfect, a therapeutic massage, or you may prefer a casual game of snooker or billiards in the Gillies Club Bar. With the Goroka Fitness Club and the Goroka Squash Club both located on the hotel premises, energetic guests have immediate access to a fully equipped gym, aerobics, and squash. Other sports facilities including golf, horse riding, a pistol club and a speedway club are located nearby.

For banquets or conferences of up to 100 people, the Hibiscus Room is fully equipped to cater for your every need. Other services include 24-hour reception, currency exchange, off-street parking, room service, guest laundry, baby sitting, and courtesy airport transfers. Within the hotel complex, you'll also find shops and services from newsagent to hairdressing and car rental.

Getting to Goroka is quite easy. Lae is within a half hour's flight or an easy four hour drive along the scenic Highlands Highway, while Port Moresby is only one hour's flight away.

Local airlines offer very attractive weekend packages of two or three nights staying at the deluxe Bird of Paradise Hotel.