Must-see attractions in Western Province

  • Skull Island

    Western Province

    A 30-minute boat ride from Munda, this tiny islet on Vonavona Lagoon is the final resting place for the skulls of countless vanquished warriors, as well…

  • Village life on Kolombangara Island

    Kolombangara

    Western Province

    A perfect cone-shaped volcano that rises to 1770m, Kolombangara looms majestically on the horizon, due east of Ghizo island. It's a two-day hike to the…

  • Baeroko Bay

    Western Province

    The Japanese garrison stationed in Baeroko Bay held the besieging US forces off for five weeks before finally being overwhelmed in August 1943. A silent…

  • Peter Joseph WWII Museum

    Western Province

    History buffs should consider this excellent private ‘museum’ of WWII relics. Run by knowledgeable Alphy Barney Paulson, it features lots of utensils,…

  • Kohinggo Island

    Western Province

    On Kohinggo Island, there is a wrecked US Sherman tank at Tahitu on the northern shore. It was lost in action in September 1943 when US marines overran a…

  • Vila Point

    Western Province

    WWII Japanese relics are scattered around the island. Vila Point was an important WWII Japanese base and you can still see guns in the bush.

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