Milne Bay Village Life

Sightseeing: Huhu is the home of the war canoe and the centre of historic cannibalistic hinterland. Interestingly, it is also where the first governor general, Sir John Guise, drafted part of Papua New Guinea’s constitution. Hear about the history and culture of Tawala and pass through one of the world’s largest palm oil plantations.

Experience Bibiko Village: Spend time with the locals and experience local village life at Bibiko village. Hear about how western culture has integrated into their traditional way of life. Sample local clay pot dishes using ingredients like taro, banana, cassava, yam and leafy green vegetables.

Milne Bay War Memorial: Next stop is the site of a once active war canoe. Discover what makes the war canoe significant and central to village life. Visit the Milne Bay War Memorial, constructed by Australian soldiers. Learn about the rich heritage and war history of the site. The Battle of Milne Bay played an integral role in World War II, the place where Allied troops defeated the Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces, effectively halting their advance across the Pacific.