What is the highest point in Papua New Guinea?

The highest point in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm. It rises to about 4,509 metres in the Bismarck Range, in the province of Chimbu near the boundary with Madang Province.

Mount Wilhelm is part of the rugged central highlands of New Guinea. Its summit lies above the tree line, and the upper slopes include alpine grasslands, rocky terrain and small glacial lakes. The mountain is a popular destination for trekkers, though the ascent can be physically demanding because of steep paths, cold conditions and high altitude.

The mountain was named after Wilhelm II, the German emperor, during the period when northeastern New Guinea was under German colonial administration. The first recorded ascent took place in 1938, when an expedition reached the summit.

Puncak Jaya, also called Carstensz Pyramid, is higher than Mount Wilhelm, but it is in the Indonesian part of New Guinea, not Papua New Guinea. Mount Kosciuszko is Australia's highest mainland peak, while Aoraki/Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest point.