New Guinea Island Encounter from Brisbane, 19 Aug 2026 (10 nights)


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Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Alotau is the Capital of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. It is rich in history and culture as well as being rewarded with natural beauty. Milne Bay and Alotau are commonly known as being the site for the Battle of Milne Bay where Japanese forces suffered their first defeat in World War 2 at the hands of Australian and American soldiers based there.
Kiriwina is the largest island located in the Trobriand Islands. Kiriwina Island is also apart of the Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. There are roughly 12,000 people living in Kiriwina, making it the most populated island in the Trobriand Islands.
Rabaul is located in the East New Britain province, in Papua New Guinea. In 1994 Mt Tavurvur, on the southeast of the island erupted over Rabaul and the Simpson Harbour. Much of this beautiful city was buried in ash.
The privately owned Conflict Islands is located 152 kms from the top of Papua New Guinea and is known for being one of the most remote places in the world. The Conflict Islands are comprised of 21 unoccupied islands, which were once part of an oceanic volcano.
Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens
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