Lake Murray Lodge
Lake Murray, Papua New Guinea
Lodge
Nestled among the trees on an island spit, Lake Murray lodge, the newest lodge in our portfolio, overlooks beautiful Lake Murray. The lodge has found its’ home in this very remote area and on the largest lake in Papua New Guinea
Island communities of stilted houses dot the water landscape of the lake. Dugout canoes are the primary mode of transportation and fishing is a major source of food to the local population.
Lake Murray is the largest lake in Papua New Guinea. During the wet season it spreads to occupy an area of about 2000 square kilometers. It has a population of about 5,000 people scattered in small villages, both on tiny islands and coastal areas of the lake.
Of interest, the lake also has had sightings of its’ own “Nessie”, believed to be a relative of the Theropod dinosaur family.
Western province is home to over 50% of New Guineas total bird population. Lake Murray is one of the best bird
watching areas in the Province. In addition to a host of migratory birds, several birds of paradise species, pelicans, hornbills, eagles, parrots and numerous other birds have been sighted. Click on the link for comprehensive listings of the birds. Lake Murray is also known for its Black Bass, Barramundi and Saratoga fish.
Guests are accommodated in 12 individual cabin rooms overlooking the lake. They are furnished with king twin or double beds, ceiling fans, modern en-suite bathrooms, an elevated veranda and wonderful view of the lake.
The Main Lodge building with a wraparound veranda houses a dining room, lounge, bar and reception. This veranda will be the place to enjoy exceptional sunsets over the water.
Lake Murray Lodge
Accommodation
Single Rooms
Double RoomsCabins / Bungalows
Facilities
Private Facilities 24hr – Electricity Hot & Cold Water Fans Mosquito Nets
Naturalist / Guide
Resident GuideGuide can be arrangedGuided WalksNight Walks / Drives Boat Trips Fishing availableNear Stream or RiverNear Pond or Lake Checklists
Trails
Nearby Trails
Food
Restaurant / DiningBreakfastLunchDinner Bar
Species List - English
- King Bird-of-paradise 2-10km
- Raggiana Bird-of-paradise 2-10km
- Magnificent Riflebird 2-10km
- Emperor Fairywren 2-10km
- Papuan Pitta 2-10km
- Campbell’s Fairywren 2-10km
- Olive-backed Sunbird 2-10km
- Azure Kingfisher 2-10km
- Glossy-mantled Manucode 2-10km
- Forest Kingfisher 2-10km
- Papuan Dwarf-Kingfisher 2-10km
- Black-eared Catbird 2-10km
- Blue Jewel-babbler 2-10km
- White-crowned Cuckoo 2-10km
- Papuan White-eye 2-10km
- Blyth’s Hornbill 2-10km
- Torresian Imperial-Pigeon 2-10km
- Hooded Pitohui 2-10km
- Orange-bellied Fruit-Dove 2-10km
- Red-cheeked Parrot 2-10km
- Rufous-banded Honeyeater 2-10km
- Red-capped Flowerpecker 2-10km
- Pheasant Coucal 2-10km
- White-bellied Sea-Eagle 2-10km
- Palm Cockatoo 2-10km
- Spotted Whistling-Duck 2-10km
- Rufous-bellied Kookaburra 2-10km
- Purple-tailed Imperial-Pigeon 2-10km
- Shining Flycatcher 2-10km
- Pink-spotted Fruit-Dove 2-10km
Species List - Scientific
- Cicinnurus regius 2-10km
- Paradisaea raggiana 2-10km
- Ptiloris magnificus 2-10km
- Malurus cyanocephalus 2-10km
- Erythropitta macklotii 2-10km
- Chenorhamphus campbelli 2-10km
- Cinnyris jugularis 2-10km
- Ceyx azureus 2-10km
- Manucodia ater 2-10km
- Todiramphus macleayii 2-10km
- Ceyx solitarius 2-10km
- Ailuroedus melanotis 2-10km
- Ptilorrhoa caerulescens 2-10km
- Cacomantis leucolophus 2-10km
- Zosterops novaeguineae 2-10km
- Rhyticeros plicatus 2-10km
- Ducula spilorrhoa 2-10km
- Pitohui dichrous 2-10km
- Ptilinopus iozonus 2-10km
- Geoffroyus geoffroyi 2-10km
- Conopophila albogularis 2-10km
- Dicaeum geelvinkianum 2-10km
- Centropus phasianinus 2-10km
- Haliaeetus leucogaster 2-10km
- Probosciger aterrimus 2-10km
- Probosciger aterrimus 2-10km
- Dacelo gaudichaud 2-10km
- Ducula rufigaster 2-10km
- Myiagra alecto 2-10km
- Ptilinopus perlatus 2-10km
