Maritime and war-canoe culture and kundu drumming across the island provinces, at Alotau.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
A waterfront lodge on Sanderson Bay in Alotau, a 15-minute walk from town, with affordable rooms, the Hauswin Restaurant and Bar serving local seafood, and a gift shop for Kiriwina carvings and local crafts. Reachable by dinghy, boat or helicopter via its private jetty; families and groups welcome.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
A tropical hideaway on the waterfront near Alotau in Milne Bay Province, with 11 bungalows featuring double beds, ensuites and Rosewood detailing (waterfront units have oversized decks). Half and full-day trips cover fishing, snorkelling, local culture and island cruises.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Alotau's first eco-tourism lodge, a traditionally built pole house in tropical gardens near the beach, reflecting Milne Bay architecture. Its open-air bar/restaurant overlooks the bay, and the grounds host an animal sanctuary of rescued, rehabilitated wildlife.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
A bungalow stay on Logeia Island, Milne Bay Province, about 1.5 hours by dinghy from Alotau or 5 minutes from Samarai Island. Guests join community life — clay pot cooking, canoe fishing, crabbing — or go island hopping, reef fishing and snorkelling with manta rays.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
A boat-access-only resort on a limestone bluff in Milne Bay Province, with 21 handcrafted bungalows and a villa, solar-heated bathrooms and local woodwork. The on-site dive centre reaches over 20 sites; snorkelling, waterfalls, caves, village visits and kayaking round out the stay.
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Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
A landowner-owned eco-lodge in the forested foothills of the Pini Ranges, offering a self-contained two-room cottage (sleeps 4) and an eight-bedroom lodge, all with power and hot water. Run sustainably to support the rainforest and local community.
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