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Tsoilik Lagoon Guesthouse (Map Ref #26)
Tsoilik Island
Tsoi Island Group
Hosts:

Tsoilik Lagoon Guesthouse Tsoilik Island Tsoi Island Group New Ireland Province Papua New GuineaThe Guest House is situated on the corner of the island and the view is classic South Pacific with lagoons, reefs and little islands. The Guest House complex is still not complete (mid-2006 with construction of another 4 rooms underway and a separate Haus Kuk planned for the future but don’t let that discourage you from coming to stay as currently there are 6 operational rooms for accommodation, a functioning shower and toilet block and a small kitchen and dining area.

As you would expect with a new Guest House the bedding, mosquito nets and curtains are all nice and fresh and the rooms have flyscreens. In the most recently constructed building of two rooms, both have their own pleasant outdoor space/veranda. The ‘older’ building has 4 rooms, again with open areas for relaxing, a dining area and a small kitchen. The rooms, toilet and shower and common areas are all very nice and clean.

Power is by generator, there are electric lights but lanterns are also available.

  • Towels and mosquito nets provided.
  • Flush toilet and showers.
  • Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
  • Island Lagoon and Beachfront location.
  • Water from rainwater tank and well.
  • Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling, surfing during the season (BYO surfboard), canoeing and learning to weave. Trips across to New Hanover for bush walking (waterfalls, WW11 wrecks etc) available.
  • 2 hours from Kavieng by banana boat.
 

Mansava Adventure Lodge (Map Ref #27)
Tsoi Boto Island
Tsoi Island Group
Hosts: Boston and Helen Tusikai

Mansava Adventure Lodge Tsoi Boto Island Tsoi Island Group New Ireland Province Papua New GuineaOpen since 1991 the Lodge offers two types of traditional style accommodation made almost solely from bush materials:- Large guesthouse with 4 rooms on the ground floor and a large open area upstairs suitable for a group. This building contains a spacious dining room for guests and also has an excellent spacious outdoor verandah where you can sip your tea or coffee while gazing out on the beachlife. The nearby bungalow with a double and twin room also has a small terrace for guests to relax on. Maximum guests 20.

Mansava is a lovely, relaxing place, and Helen & Boston’s hospitality is wonderful.

Many cruising yachts and even some large Cruise Ships anchor off Mansava. They can arrange traditional dances and other cultural activities.

General Facilities

  • Power is by generator, there are electric lights but lanterns are also available.
  • Towels and mosquito nets provided.
  • Flush toilet and showers.
  • Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
  • Large conference room.
  • Island and Beachfront location.
  • Water from rainwater tank and well.
  • 2 hours from Kavieng by banana boat.Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling, surfing during the season (BYO surfboards), canoeing and learning to weave. Trips across to New Hanover for bush walking (waterfalls, WW11 wrecks etc) are available.
 

Kulkulit Guesthouse (Map Ref #25)
Tingwon Island
Off West Coast Lavongai (New Hanover)
Host: Killion Atoto

Kulkulit Guesthouse Tingwon Island Lavongai New Hanover New Ireland Province Papua New GuineaThis guesthouse is located on the rarely visited and pristine Tingwon Island almost 30km due west from New Hanover and some 6 hours by boat from Kavieng. A stop over en-route at one of the two guest houses at the Tsoi Islands is recommended. Positioned in the village you’ll meet many friendly people. This guesthouse has two buildings; One bungalow made of bush materials has two single rooms while the ‘iron-roof’ building has three rooms – two twins and a triple. Because meals are included in the tariff it’s a cheap place to stay. A real place to experience PNG’s genuine island culture and hospitality.

  • No power but lanterns are available.
  • Towels and mosquito nets provided.
  • Drop toilet with shower.
  • Meals provided in the tariff. Vegetarians catered for.
  • Located in a village one km from the beachfront.
  • Water from rainwater tank and well.
  • Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling, canoeing and learning to weave taking to the Tingliwanimat cave, village visiting, watching the ‘stone women’ on the reef and bush walking.
  • 6 hours from Kavieng by banana boat.
 

A^DI Guesthouse
Tatau Island
Tabar Island Group
Email: king.pawut@gmail.com
Hosts: Kenchak Pawut

A^DI GuesthouseTatau Island Tabar Island Group New Ireland Province Papua New GuineaA^di Guesthouse is located in Tatau Village, Tatau Island in the Tabar Islands of New Ireland. The islands of Tabar boast of cultural practices which they maintain and practice to this day.

New Ireland Art – Malagan Carvings from the Tabar Islands are extraordinary art objects which are treasured the world over. One of New Ireland’s renown artists of our time, Edward Sale, lives and creates just 500m from A^di Guesthouse. Other master carvers of Tabar are Maris Memenga and the late Leppan.

Culture and Tradition – The Kuk people on Tatau Island are carefree, friendly and steeped in the culture and tradition of their forebears. They especially welcome those who are interested in learning their culture and the relationship of their art to the community.

Visitors to the area can view with wonder the traditional ceremonies and cultural dances that are a natural part of the life-style of the people. Whether participating on or just watching the local entertainment, taking part in organised leisure activities or just walking around the village and observing day-to-day activities of the people, you can be assured you will enjoy the experience of the Tabar Islands.

Adventure Activities – For those who would like to swim or snorkel, you can’t beat the water clarity and the variety of coral fish which are protected here on the reef.

And the fishing just beyond the reef in unbelievable with a catch of tuna, barracuda or mackerel almost assured. It is the ideal base for all excursions to the other islands of the group. Strolling along the trails on the island provides wonderful opportunities to view rich rainforests at close quarters. Experience walking between the towering kwila trees which provide a perfect canopy for the island’s beautiful birds and multi-coloured butterflies.

  • Power is by generator, there are electric lights but lanterns are also available.
  • Towels and mosquito nets provided.
  • Flush toilet and showers.
  • Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
  • Island Lagoon and Beachfront location.
  • Water from rainwater tank and well.
  • Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling, surfing during the season (BYO surfboard), canoeing and learning to weave.

Access

To get to Tatau Island, you take a PMV from Kavieng to Konos (142km) and ferry across to the island by a fibreglass dinghy. The boat ride takes about 2 hours.

 

Islands Escapades Guesthouse
Tunung Island
P.O. Box 379, Kavieng
Email: tikitu@adventuresinparadise.com.pg
Host: Clement Anton

Island Escapes Guesthouse Papua New GuineaThis brand new guesthouse (2007) is run by Clem Anton, a qualified divemaster who worked for many years on live-aboard dive boats that visited this and other areas during the peak dive season. This remote island destination in the beautiful Three Island Harbour area of New Hanover (Lavongai) is a true escape, and allows visitors to really experience traditional village, island life.

There are currently 3 traditional-style bungalows, offering single, twin, double and triple-share accommodation, with a maximum of 9 guests at any one time. All meals are provided for, and a traditional mumu will most always form part of your stay. Sing-Sings can easily be arranged through groups from neighbouring islands.

Activities include river trips, trekking, snorkeling, fishing, and surfing (in season). Clem is a qualified divemaster, and there are some exceptional dives very closeby.

At this stage, guests will need to bring all their own gear, including compressor.

  • Single, Twin, Triple and Double Rooms
  • Shared amenities
  • Electric Lighting
  • Refrigeration
  • Flush Toilets
  • 3 hour banana boat ride from Kavieng

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