New Ireland Province has much more to offer than just spectacular diving. Below is a list of guest houses and tour info that might make your visit to the area even more exciting. As most of the guest houses do not have access to the internet due to their somewhat isolated location, please contact us and we will pass on your booking requests or enquiries.

If you would like to combine awesome diving with visits at some of these guesthouses, our exploratory trips or 5 day Lissenung/New Hanover combo trips might be just the thing for you.



NEW HANOVER ISLANDS

CLEM'S PLACE
Owned and operated by Clem, his wife Sophie and a handful of fantastic staff, this guesthouse caters mainly to surfers. However, as Clem is a certified Divemaster, he also offers limited diving. The guesthouse has been completed in late 2009 and can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests. The rooms are one per high-set bungalow, which all have a small verandah, mosquito nets and fans.
Power is by generator, there are electric lights but lanterns are also available.
Towels and mosquito nets provided.
Flush toilet and showers, shared facilities.
Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
Large Haus Win/restaurant.
Island and Beachfront location.
Water from rainwater tank.
Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling, diving and surfing during the season. Trips across to New Hanover for bush walking (waterfalls, WW11 wrecks etc) are available.
3 hours from Kavieng by banana boat.

TSOILIK LAGOON GUEST HOUSE
The 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-20060 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, 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.

KULIKIT GUEST HOUSE , TINGWON ISLAND
This 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 referred to above 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. Host: Killion.
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.


EAST COAST

KARAVINAI GUESTHOUSE
A traditional style guesthouse situated on the Boluminski Highway in Konos Village on the east coast of New Ireland. It's a good stop-over transit place for those going to or from Tabar Island. The guesthouse is located near a big river and is just a few steps away from a long sandy beach where you can swim and snorkel.
One bungalow with 2 twin rooms.
No power but lanterns are available.
Mosquito nets provided.
Drop toilet. Bathe in nearby river.
Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
Riverfront beach junction location.
Water from rainwater tank.
Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling on fringing reef.
2-3 hours from Kavieng. PMV or mini-bus.

LAXASILANG GUEST HOUSE
Laxasilang Guest House is named after the major cultural symbol of the local tribe (the "snake"). Positioned in Malom village on the Boluminski Highway. It is about 100m from a beautiful sandy beach and is between two running streams. Enjoy snorkelling, bush trekking to the nearby waterfall, caving (check out the Japanese war relics) and bird watching.
One bungalow with 2 twin rooms.
Power and lanterns are available.
Mosquito nets provided.
Flushing toilet. Bathe in nearby river.
Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
Creekfront location.
Water from rainwater tank.
Activities provided include fishing, snorkelling on fringing reef. Nearby river has waterfall, fantastic caves with Japanese war relics.
2-3 hours from Kavieng. PMV or mini-bus.

DALOM GUEST HOUSE
Dalom Guesthouse at Dalom village is situated on a beautiful wide sweeping bay. There is a sandy beach ideal for swimming, surfing and snorkelling. This village on the central coast of New Ireland is quiet and safe and has a cold fresh running river. All activities have a genuine cultural touch and the hospitality is most friendly.
One bungalow with 5 rooms including two doubles and three twins and verandah.
Solar power with lanterns.
Mosquito nets provided.
Flush toilet. Bathe in nearby 'refreshing' river.
Meals provided. Vegetarians catered for.
Spacious dining area.
Guests can store their valuables and luggage in the storeroom which is kept locked
Beach and river front location.
Water from river is put in tank.
Activities provided include surfing in season, fishing, snorkelling on fringing reef, caving, bird-watching.
3 hours from Kavieng. PMV or mini-bus.

NAMATANAI HOTEL
PO Box 48, Namatanai. Phone/fax 9843057.
Located on the waterfront looking towards the Lihir Island this hotel has a central location. It has a restaurant and bar - ideal for guests to enjoy a snack and cup of tea or even a cold beer as the watch the latest NRL match.
Western style hotel.
Secure.
Seven rooms all en-suite - Single, double, twin and family rooms available.
Electric lights, satellite TV.
Restaurant with limited a la carte menu.
Conference Room.

LELET PLATEAU

PURORO GUESTHOUSE
The Puroro Guesthouse is in Limbin village - the gateway to the Lelet Plateau so the weather is cool and the climate delicious. The turnoff from the Boluminski Highway is south of Malom village but before Dalom. It is a steep winding road requiring 4WD for a lot of the time. The area is famous for producing all the fresh garden produce for the Lihir Gold Mine, one of PNG's largest mining operations. The Guest House is situated on top of a hill overlooking the village of Limbin and surrounding farm land. It has two rooms off the main living area and another in a newer building out the back. This guesthouse is quiet and cosy and is in a very quiet spot perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets. And being a little more isolated than the average village the people are extremely friendly.
One bungalow with 2 rooms plus living room and kitchen.
No power but lanterns provided.
Drop toilet. Bathe behind screen with bucket.
Good kitchen for self-caters though meals provided on request and vegetarians catered for.
Spacious dining area.
4-5 hours from Kavieng. PMV or mini-bus