Islands Region trip planner

Made up of the Bismarck Archipelago and northeastern Solomon Islands Archipelago, Papua New Guinea's Islands Region remains the least densely populated part of the country. From the wreckage-strewn waters around New Britain to the endless beaches and forested mountains of long, thin New Ireland, the islands offer a rich variety of experiences on both land and sea. At the region's northernmost borders, the tiny islands and coral atolls of Manus Province stretch all the way to the equator. At its southern tip, the volcanoes of Bougainville smoke and sputter. Islands Region has been visited by explorers, missionaries, traders, and armed forces (during World War II), but the landscape and indigenous people remain for the most part untouched by the outside world. Customize your holiday with our Papua New Guinea trip builder to create an adventure that suits you.