The Labu Tali Conservation Area, Lae, renowned for its rich specimen of turtle nesting is a important place for tourist attraction in Lae. The Labu Tali conservation Area, Lae is as the environment and conservation Deputy Secretary of the Morobe province puts, an effort “aimed to promote community conservation and nesting sites, strengthen National legislative and policies to encourage sustainable management in Papua New Guinea and to facilitate community participation for turtle conservation and management.”
Primarily a place for preserving these endangered species, the Labu Tali Conservation Area, Lae is also a means for upholding the heritage of Lae as marine turtles have formed a significant part of the culture in Papua New Guinea as well as the marine ecosystems. The tourist will be able to get glimpses of the Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles that are very common in the villages of Busamang and Labu Tali. These are very rare species of turtles and tourists come from all parts of the world to get a glimpse of them. Considering the enormous importance of turtle watching, there have been trips organized by banana boats southwards to the villages of the Labu Tali and the shores of the large Markham River. For the convenience of the tourists, there is excellent accommodation around the areas turtle nesting sites in these villages where you can stay overnight for greater comfort in traveling. Also these species of turtles generally is sighted after dark, hence it is necessary for the visitor to stay on till the next morning. You will enjoy enormously the fun filled experience of turtle watching during this time.
The rainy season of Lae which is between November to March facilitates the nesting of turtles in Labu Tali Conservation Area, Lae so it is best to come during this time. However escorted by efficient guides, there is a fair chance of turtle sightings round the year. Near Lae, there is a village guest house, which is named Waimala which provides comfortable accommodation to the travelers. Apart from this, you can make arrangements specially to stay in the nearby village of Busamang.
Turtle watching is a great sport for both adventure and nature lovers, and the chances for sighting them is very high within the Labu Tali Conservation Area in Lae. These Lae tours are taken by boats which leave the city from Voco Point for the Salamaua district which houses this famous conservation site.
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