PNG - Traverse of Mt Wilhelm and Lakes - 8 Days (5 days walk)- 4509m

PNG - Traverse of Mt Wilhelm and Lakes - 8 Days (5 days walk)- 4509m

Tue 01st Jul 2025

Completed 7 Days+

Walk, Alpine, International, Other

In a small group help pioneer a newly cut trek through tropical mossy forests, alpine grasslands and past moraine lakes crossing Mt Wilhelm (Khorel Khu - PNGs highest). Our first (and last) night is in a fancy Mt Hagen lodge (2000m). On Day 2 we drive as far as the road allows and then walk to the picturesque remote village of Ambullua where we experience the traditions and hospitality of the local people. We start trekking proper on the third day in the rarely visited Jimi Valley. Porters and cooks will then assist to carry our load but expect cold weather (maybe snow) and rough campsites. We take a gradual ascent over four days, remote camping on the way so we can acclimatise easily before summiting. If the weather is clear we will have a magnificent view over PNG. On the descent down the better known Simbu side it could be muddy as we pass several picturesque lakes one of which we camp beside before a spectacular drive back to Mt Hagen and the relative luxury of the lodge.

The Highlands of PNG experience rain throughout the year and it is possible to climb Mount Wilhelm at any time throughout the year, however it is typically dryer at this time of year. The only malaria risk is will be transiting through Port Moresby. It is possible to travel by air in 6 hours from Sydney all the way to Mt Hagen enabling a Sydney to Sydney trip of just 8 days. . Costs and details can be found https://pngtours.com/mount-wilhelm-traverse/


A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.

Date and Time

Start Tue 01st Jul 2025 Finish* Tue 08th Jul 2025
*Activity finishing time may not always be accurate, always confirm with the activity owner.

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