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Explore Mari in Papua New Guinea
Mari in the region of Morobe is a place in Papua New Guinea - some 196 mi or ( 315 km ) North of Port Moresby , the country's capital city .
Time in Mari is now 02:14 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Timne, Tereran, Port Moresby, Oomsis, and Ngasawapum. Since you are here already, consider visiting Timne . Where to go and what to see in Mari ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Lae Nadzab Airport
Lae Nadzab Airport is a regional airport located in Lae, Papua New Guinea. It is served by regional aircraft with domestic flight.
Located at -6.57 146.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Landing at Nadzab
The Landing at Nadzab was an airborne landing on 5 September 1943 during the New Guinea campaign of World War II that began with a parachute drop at Nadzab in conjunction with the Landing at Lae. The parachute drop was carried out by the US Army's 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment and elements of the Australian Army's 2/4th Field Regiment into Nadzab, New Guinea in the Markham Valley, observed by General Douglas MacArthur, circling overhead in a B-17.
Located at -6.55 146.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Nadzab
Nadzab is a town in the Markham Valley, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
Located at -6.55 146.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Watut River
The Watut River is a river in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. It is known as rough river full of canyons and over 150 rapids, making it suitable for adventurous white-water rafting. In May 2005 three Israeli tourists died when attempting to raft down the river. The river had been swollen from heavy rains causing it to be more dangerous than usual. Eight Israelis and the Papua New Guinean guide survived the tragedy.
Located at -6.65 146.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Kaiser-Wilhelmsland
Kaiser-Wilhelmsland was part of the German New Guinea, the South Pacific protectorate of the German Empire. Named in honor of Wilhelm II, who was the German Emperor and King of Prussia, it included the north-eastern part of the present day Papua New Guinea. From 1884 until 1918, the territory was a protectorate of the German Empire.
Located at -6.83 146.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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