Papua New Guinea
Daru
Daru is the main city of Papua New Guinea's Western Province, located near the Torres Strait. Situated on Daru Island near the mouth of the Fly River, it offers views where river meets sea.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Daru Airport (DAU)
- Best season
- Jul–Oct
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Sights covered
- 3 places
Sights worth seeing
Nature
Daru Island
Daru Island is a small, oval-shaped island in Papua New Guinea's Western Province. Lying close to the mainland, it offers a glimpse of quiet island scenery.
Nature
Bristow Island
Bristow Island is an uninhabited island near the mouth of the Fly River on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea. It's considered one of the northernmost islands in the Torres Strait.
Nature
Oriomo River
The Oriomo River rises on the Oriomo Plateau in southern Papua New Guinea. It flows to the sea near the village of Daru, forming a scenic estuary.
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