Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025James Cameron Says a Trip to Papua New Guinea Inspired Part of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'Witnessing the Indigenous Baining people's fire ceremony left the director awestruck.6 things in this storyNew Britain TrenchPlacefive miles deepRabaulNeighborhoodequipment came through this cityNew BritainPlaceIt is separated from New Guinea by a northwest corner of the Solomon Sea and from New Ireland by St.Baining peoplePlaceIndigenous people in the mountainsDeepsea ChallengePlaceexpedition documentary filmed hereAvatar: Fire and AshPlacefilm inspired by fire ceremonyRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
