Lavongai (New Hanover) & East Islands

Introducing Lavongai (New Hanover) & East Islands

Is this the province’s best-kept secret? Hop on a banana boat in Kavieng and check it out yourself. Volcanic, ruggedly beautiful Lavongai Island, as well as the string of islands that lie scattered to the east, are the kind of places that seem to emit a magnetic force. If you’re searching for paradise in its raw form, void of luxurious trappings (not a TV or a radio in sight), then look no further than this fascinating archipelago. Lavongai is a truly wild Island, complete with dense rainforest, mountains, waterfalls and rivers. With just a handful of modest, homespun guesthouses, tourism in Lavongai and East Islands remains on a refreshingly humble scale.

Such potential couldn’t remain ignored forever, though. Some investors hope to make this archipelago one of the shining stars in the province’s tourism firmament. There were plans to build a few resorts on Lavongai and East Islands when we visited. The time to go is now, before this haven of serenity is let out of the bag.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009