Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands - Central, Oro & Milne Bay Provinces (PDF Chapter)

This is the Central, Oro & Milne Bay Provinces chapter from Lonely Planet’s Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands guidebook.

In these eastern provinces, the legendary Kokoda Track zigzags relentlessly through the jungle-clad mountains. You can also admire some of the world’s most biologically diverse reefs, go island-hopping and experience the old-fashioned hospitality of coastal villagers.

• retrace WWII battles over the rugged Owen Stanley Range along the infamous Kokoda Track to Kokoda
• maps
• stay in a seaside village among the amazing volcanic
• rias
(fjords) of Tufi
• transport
• see yam houses, meet the rain magician and catch a wildly colourful cricket match on the Trobriand Islands
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Central Province, Kokoda, Oro Province, Popondetta, Oro Bay, Tufi, Milne Bay Province, Alotau, East Cape, Wagawaga, North Coast, Samarai Islands, D’Entrecasteaux Islands and Trobriand Islands.