Mount Wilhelm

Mount Wilhelm is Papua New Guinea’s highest mountain. At 4509m, it overlooks the three provinces of Simbu, Jiwaka and Madang, and it offers a testing challenge to an increasing number of hardy climbers wishing to pit themselves against the tallest peak in the Bismarck Range, and allegedly the whole of Asia. This spectacular mountain is set amidst wonderful scenery and a visit here makes for a very good opportunity to see some of PNG’s most scenic countryside, even if you do not wish to conquer the summit itself. Easily accessible from Madang, or the nearby highlands, there are a number of guesthouses in the region that allow visitors access to the mountain or just the surrounding countryside.