Kabwum

Kabwum is a remote station in the highlands of Morobe Province, located in the steep, forested country north of the Markham Valley. It is the administrative centre for the Kabwum District and serves the local Papuan-language communities of the Saruwaged Range. The station is one of the most isolated in Morobe, accessed only by light aircraft.

Kabwum has a small airstrip, health centre, and basic government services. It sees no tourism.

By Plane

Kabwum Airstrip has MAF charter from Lae.

By Train

Limited Information available

By Car / Road

Limited Information available

Walking only.

• Saruwaged Range — the steep, forested ridge of the Saruwaged Range, visible from the station.

• Highland villages — traditional round houses on steeply terraced hillsides.

• Birdwatching — the Saruwaged Range forests hold highland endemic bird species.

• Walking to surrounding villages — guided walks to villages in the district.

• Kabwum rest house — simple meals. K20–40.

Boil or treat water.

• Budget: Kabwum rest house or mission — K50–100/night.

Trade store basics only. Bring supplies.

• Lae (charter flight 30 min) — Morobe capital and resupply hub.
• Finschhafen (multi-day walk east) — Huon Peninsula coast.
• Siassi (by foot and boat) — Siassi Islands off the Huon coast.