East CoastSights

Sights in East Coast

  1. Namatanai

    This is the second-largest town on New Ireland Province; it has a hotel, supermarket and a few stores (but no bank). Namatanai was an important station in the days of German occupation. Now it's just a transit point on a pretty bay. You'll get electricity only from 18:00 to 22:00, despite the local hydro project.

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  2. Libba

    Located 4km south of Bol, Libba village is a great place to look at Malagan art and stock up on handicrafts. The village is home to master carver Ben Sisia. Ben charges to see the Malagan house - be very respectful. Even the village church is carved in the local style.

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  3. Cathy Hiob's Eels

    At the 90km on the Boluminski Highway mark it's worth pulling over to see Cathy Hiob's Eels at Laraibina (ask for Munawai village). Cathy handfeeds some huge eels in the river, which slither right past your hands. Bring a tin of fish.

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  4. Matanasoi

    Leaving Kavieng, the first major settlement is Matanasoi (or Liga) village, about 5km along the highway from Kavieng airport. There's a limestone cave filled with crystal-clear water. The Japanese used this grotto for drinking water.

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  5. Fissoa

    Fancy a dip? Dunk yourself in a crystal-clear, natural swimming pool upstream from the bridge at Fissoa, in the grounds of the Fissoa Vocational Centre.

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  6. Konos

    In Konos you can arrange for a boat to take you to Tabar Island. There are a few good beaches near the village.

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