Beach near Wau, Papua New Guinea

Wau Travel Guide

Papua New Guinea

Wau is a small town in Papua New Guinea with a population of 14,629. It is served by Wau Airport, making air travel the main straightforward option for reaching the town.

Wau is not a beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan visits around the town and its inland surroundings rather than the coast.

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Local time

14,629

Population

8,850 miles away

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Weather in Wau

Tue

26°

Wed

28°

Thu

27°

Know before you go

Pays in PGK

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +675

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread custom in Papua New Guinea, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas. While not expected, small tips for good service are appreciated.

Best time to visit Wau

Jan

27°21

Feb

27°24

Mar

27°25

Apr

27°26

May

26°25

Jun

26°19

Jul

25°20

Aug

26°24

Sep

26°23

Oct

27°26

Nov

27°24

Dec

27°24

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Wau

  1. Wau Waria District of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    2.5 km

Getting there

Wau Airport · 0 km

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