Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Alotau is the capital of the Milne Bay Province, which lies at the most south-eastern tip of PNG. It is a very scenic town on the north shore of Milne Bay. It is a quiet, friendly provincial town, and operates successfully as a scuba diving base.

Ecotourism is being developed here focusing on the rainforest, trekking, bird watching, bat caving, fishing, diving, snorkelling, war sites, surfing and cultural sites of interest. The province has the richest marine biodiversity in the world, which is why so many divers come to the area. There are orchids, marsupials, birds of paradise, mountains, islands, rainforest, waterfalls, hot springs and skull caves as well as a fascinating local history.

Things to See and Do

• Snorkelling & diving
• Beaches
• Views from hill behind town
• Trekking
• Bird watching

General Information

Cruise Season

Jan - Dec

Currency

Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)

Language

English, Tok Pisin, Tawala, Suau

Land Area

14,000 square kilometres (Milne Bay Province)

Population

210,000 approx (Milne Bay Province)

Electricity

2 angled flat pins and 1 round pin centred below Australian style

Time

GMT plus ten hours

International Country Telephone Code

+675

Port Location - The Port is located in Milne Bay harbor and is close to the town centre.

Transport Links - Jackson's International Airport is the gateway of Papua New Guinea, situated about 8km away from the main town center of Port Moresby. Mt Hagen Provincial Airport has been declared International Port of entry because of the mining activities around the Highland provinces.

Daily flights are available from Port Moresby to Gurney airport at Alotau. There are weekly flights from Popondetta to Alotau.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Copenhagen, Denmark

17 night cruise sailing from Copenhagen aboard the Silver Cloud.

Departs:

• 2013-06-19.

from $8,499*

Papua New Guinea - Alotau To Rabaul

10 night cruise sailing from Alotau, Papua New Guinea aboard the Oceanic Discoverer.

Departs:

• 2012-10-12.

from $8,690*

Papua New Guinea - Cairns to Rabaul

12 night cruise sailing from Cairns aboard the Oceanic Discoverer.

Departs:

• 2012-10-10.

from $9,090*

Papua New Guinea Cultural Highlights

11 night cruise sailing from Cairns aboard the Orion.

Departs:

• 2013-03-27.

from $9,270*

Papua New Guinea Cultural Highlights

11 night cruise sailing from Rabaul aboard the Orion.

Departs:

• 2013-03-16.

from $9,270*

Adventures In Paradise - Alotau to Kavieng

7 night cruise sailing from Alotau, Papua New Guinea aboard the True North.

Departs:

• 2012-12-01.

from $10,495*

Adventures In Paradise - Alotau to Kavieng

7 night cruise sailing from Alotau, Papua New Guinea aboard the True North.

Departs:

• 2012-10-27.

from $10,495*

Adventures In Paradise - Kavieng to Alotau

7 night cruise sailing from New Hanover Island aboard the True North.

Departs:

• 2012-11-24.

from $10,495*