Things to do in East Coast
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Cycling
Feel like enjoying the scenery and atmosphere from the saddle instead of a seat in a car or PMV? Cycling is an ecofriendly and cheap way to discover New Ireland's east coast along cycle-friendly Boluminski Hwy. You can choose your own pace and become intimate with local communities. Boluminski Hwy seems to have been purpose-built for cycling, with very little traffic, no pollution, a surfaced road that's perfectly flat, and a number of guesthouses conveniently located along the way.
You can cover the whole stretch in four to five days.
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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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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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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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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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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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Tabo Meli's Rainbow Tours
Guided cycling tours around Kavieng and down the Boluminski Hwy can be organised through Tabo Meli's Rainbow Tours
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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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Nusa Island Retreat
Guided cycling tours around Kavieng and down the Boluminski Hwy can be organised through Nusa Island Retreat.
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