Papua New Guinea – The Last Great Frontier
By David Kirkland

Set sail into one of the world’s most extraordinary cruising grounds with this magnificent coffee-table volume that captures more than two decades of discovery in Papua New Guinea. Australian photographer David Kirkland has spent over 20 years roaming PNG’s islands, river­systems, highlands and coastlines, working closely with the national tourism authority to document its vibrant culture, untouched landscapes and the extraordinary welcome of its people.

For the independent sailor arriving under sail, this book offers much more than a souvenir—it is an invitation to explore, reflect and remember. Its large-format plates (over 150 full-page photographs in the special edition) reveal in exquisite detail the kaleidoscope of traditional ceremonies, remote villages, lush jungle and Pacific seascapes that await those who dare to venture.

Highlights you will especially appreciate:

• A celebration of PNG’s cultural diversity – from Highlands “sing-sings”, to the fire dancers, to river-clan traditions and island lifestyles.

• A visual chronicle of a country in transition: “moving from the stone-age to the space age in less than a lifetime,” writes Kirkland.

• Stunning imagery that speaks to the cruising mindset: remote anchorages, hidden coves, cultural contact and the thrill of discovery.

• A generous format designed to showcase the land and the sea in equal measure – making it perfect not just to read, but to take back home as a keepsake of your voyage.

Whether you’re planning your own PNG sailing itinerary, actively cruising its archipelago or simply dreaming of the adventure ahead, this book stands as both inspiration and memory-keeper. It invites you to drop anchor, wander ashore, breathe in the colours of the Pacific and carry the experience back to the deck and beyond.