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Before you go
Your trip to Wewak.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Wewak – East Sepik Destination Sepik River Capital
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Wewak (Boram) (WWK) Boram · 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Via Wewak Airport (WWK), east of the centre, with flights from Port Moresby and other cities.
How many days
One day for the town, the waterfront and Cape Wom, before or after the trip along the Sepik River.
When to go
It’s warm year‑round, with rainfall throughout the months. Before setting off for the river, check with guides about road conditions to Pagwi and the water level.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Visitors use transport provided by accommodation and organized tours, including to Cape Wom and the road to Pagwi.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Wewak
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Morning
Cape Wom
Visit Cape Wom, west of the centre, with the memorial of the 1945 Japanese surrender, the remains of the old airstrip and wartime tunnels.
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Afternoon
Wewak waterfront and market
In the afternoon, stroll along the waterfront and the town market, with fish, fruit and Sepik baskets.
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Late afternoon
Beach at day’s end
End the day on one of the waterfront beaches, with views to the islands off the coast.
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Evening
Preparation for the Sepik
Meet the guide for the river trip and agree the departure time for Pagwi the next morning.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Wewak?
Cape Wom, with the memorial of the 1945 Japanese surrender, the waterfront, the beaches and the market. The town is also the base for trips to the Sepik River.
How to go from Wewak to the Sepik River?
By road to Pagwi, in the middle Sepik, and from there by motorised canoe to the villages and Ambunti. Road conditions vary; arrange transport with your guide.
Where is Wewak Airport?
On a small peninsula east of the centre, in Boram, on the former Japanese World War II airstrip.
How many days in Wewak?
One day is usually enough for the town and Cape Wom, before or after the Sepik trip.