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MOUNT WILHELM
PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S AND OCEANIA’S HIGHEST PEAK
Elevation 4508 meters (14793 feet)
Location: Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea
Mt Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea has rugged peaks with a well formed trail leading to its summit. The ascent crosses diverse and beautiful terrain with open grassland on the slopes and granite predominant in the higher levels.
It is not a technical mountain to climb and takes 3 – 4 days to ascend. There are no ropes involved or high altitude gear or equipment required. You WILL feel the effects of altitude on Wilhelm.
Although we do our very best to have a 100% success rate to the summit, safety is our highest priority. Safety will not be compromised under any circumstances. Pam or Nikky will be carrying a satellite phone and ropes.
This mountain lends itself to all age groups and would expect anyone wanting to ascend to be in reasonably good physical condition.
REMEMBER IT IS OPTIONAL TO GET TO THE TOP BUT COMPULSORY TO GET DOWN
This has to be one of the most scenically spectacular areas of Papua New Guinea. The terrain is rugged and to see gardens on these steepest of slopes is mind boggling.
We trek through three echo systems, tropical, temperate and alpine. You will see amazing wild orchids and trek through a savanna of cycads. If you want to truly experience the highlands of Papua New Guinea this is a must do trek. If you don’t want to climb the mountain take the leisurely walk to base camp or you may chose to stay at the Lodge which is a remarkable experience in itself. Meet the family and friends who run the trout farm here and walk around the magnificent garden.
All our guides have their favorite places to go in PNG this is Pam Christie’s the owner of PNG Trekking Adventures favorite place to go in PNG.
Mt Wilhelm can be climbed all year round. Although the best months to climb is from April to November. The weather is warm during the day but can become quite cool in the evenings. On the mountain it can get down to –5 degrees Celsius and taking in the win chill factor it can get down to –15 degrees Celsius.
Accommodation at Betty Lodge is clean and rustic. The accommodation at Base Camp is very, very basic. Its up high and gets very cold at night.
Mt Wilhelm can be climbed all year round. Although the best months to climb is from April to November.
Trip Highlights
- Trek through pristine rain forest, temperate forest and alpine terrain
- Experience standing on the highest point of PNG and looking out over the Pacific Ocean and islands off Madang. (weather permitting)
- See the breathtaking beauty of the Highlands of PNG
- Meet the people the most colorful in PNG
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- Experience Betty’s famous hospitality and cooking staying at her Lodge at the base of the mountain.
Trip Length: 4 -5 days
Start/Finish: Keglsugl return
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