Alotau (Milne Bay), Papua New Guinea
Welcome to an undiscovered paradise of white-sand beaches, crystal waterfalls and volcanic mountains. And if you've come for history, you'll find that, too. This peaceful town was the site of fierce fighting during World War II. Today, it's a peaceful retreat offering the vacationer plenty of time to relax and connect with nature. Beyond the city you'll find a tropical rainforest full of birds of paradise and a laid-back ease worth discovering.
Points of Interest
- Alotau War Memorial
- Alotau Cultural Festival
- Toptown Lookout
- Turnbull War Memorial
- KB Mission
- Ahioma Village
- Masurina Lodge
- Tawali Resort
The Alotau Cultural Festival
- Alotau Cultural Festival
lCelebrate the exotic culture of PNG with a visit to the Alotau Festival. Meet and greet elaborately dressed locals, shop for arts and crafts or dance to the beat of the kundo drums. Experience the excitement of the elaborately decorated Lopo war canoes.
Moderate Activity
AUD$39.95
Alotau Town Tour
- Toptown Lookout
See all the colorful sights that Alotau has to offer on a tour complete with plenty of stops. Meet students from a local school. Return to town and browse through a bustling market followed by a glimpse at Trobriand artisans creating exquisite wooden artefacts.
Moderate Activity
AUD$114.95
Battle of Milne Bay Cruise
Discover the history of Alotau and the legendary 'Battle of Milne Bay' by our local history expert aboard 80ft steel cruising boat, the 'Undersea Explorer'.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
AUD$119.95
Clay Pot Cooking Class
- Masurina Lodge
Travel through awe-inspiring Alotau and stop at an overlook high above the town to capture a picture-perfect moment. Find a drink waiting for you at the welcoming Masurina Lodge, where you'll learn the tradition of clay pot cooking through a hands-on class taught by local chefs. While your food cooks, relax with a swim, learn about Alotau's World War II roots or cool off with a cocktail.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
AUD$129.95
Milne Bay Village Life
- Alotau War Memorial
Delve into village life on this eye-opening Milne Bay Village tour.
Moderate Activity
AUD$129.95
Battle of Milne Bay Tour
- KB Mission
- Alotau War Memorial
- Turnbull War Memorial
Walk through the pages of history and learn the story behind Milne Bay's important role in World War II and honor the past at the World War II monument.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
AUD$139.95
Ahioma Cultural Village
- Ahioma Village
Experience the wonderful cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea with a visit to Dodobana village. See how Melanesian tribespeople keep traditions such as basket weaving, gardening, and clay pot cooking alive. Later, time permitting; enjoy a refreshing swim in the tropical waters of Milne Bay.
Moderate Activity
AUD$149.95
Driftwood Resort & WagaWaga Snorkel
Just 15 mins from Alotau but seems like a million miles away is the Driftwood Resort.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
AUD$169.95
Remote Tawali Resort snorkel and skull cave
- Tawali Resort
Papua New Guinea's best kept secret is out! Tucked away on a volcanic mountain overlooking Milne Bay is the picturesque Tawali Resort.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
AUD$359.95