Tours & Packages

Just A 30-minute dinghy ride across the bay from the beautiful Driftwood Resort, is Wagawaga - a village situated in the bay area of the Milne Bay Province. There is a natural harbor featuring the wreck of the Muscoota which juts out just above the waterline - the perfect snorkelling spot!

Highlights:

• History of the area and the amazing story of HMS Muscoota
• Snorkeling in and around the Muscoota and the Discovery Bay
• Walk through the village and visit the Historical church at Wagawaga
• Picnic by the Wagawaga beach

The tour requires a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 20 people and includes boat transport, fuel, snorkel hire, guides, picnic and drinks.

Alotau saw some serious action during the WW2 Battle of Milne Bay between the Australian Allies and the Japanese army. Visit relics, battle sites and memorials in and around Alotau town, and learn about this historic battle.

Highlights:

• Visit WW2 Relics

Points of Interest:

• CPL John French Memorial Site - This site marks the last head on engagement with the Allies and Japanese forces. CPL John French was awarded for his bravery.
• Alotau War Memorial - Read the detailed descriptions of how the Allied forces fought and pushed back Japanese forces from advancing toward Port Moresby.
• Turnbull War Memorial - In memory Australia's Squadron Leader, Peter St George Turnbull, this site also marks the original No.3 airstrip during WWII.

• Tour of the Peaceful Town of Alotau

Take memorable photos of the bay from the magnificent Hiwehiwe Lookout. Then visit our local markets and have a taste of our local cuisine, buy a few crafts, artwork or a "meri blouse" as a souvenir to keep or a gift for loved ones back home!

You will discover the best of Milne Bay in our full day tour to mainland Papua New Guinea’s most easterly point, East Cape.

Highlights:

• Town orientation
• Overview of colonial-missionary and WWII periods
• Introduction to history, culture and traditions of the local people
• Travel to mainland PNG’s most easterly point
• Tour of East Cape fishing village
• Explore skull caves
• Snorkeling PNG’s famous reefs off a private beach

The tour includes transport, snorkel hire, guides, packed lunch, refreshments and access fees.

 Download Tour Brochure Here.

Be taken to Driftwood Resort and go swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, riding or just relax at the beach or on the wharf having a few drinks and our famous seafood.

Highlights:

• Duration: As long as you want between 9am and 4pm
• Location visited: Alotau
• Details: Come off your ship and take guided tour of Alotau.
• Highlights: 
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Visit local villages
  • Swimming and snorkel in and around the Driftwood whard and beach.
  • Go Paddling on our Kayaks
  • Hire a bike and have a look around Alotau.

* Conditions apply. Snorkeling, Swimming and Riding require you to sign a waiver and it is for able bodied guests only. Bring your own snorkelling gear as our hire stocks are limited. Price: $10 for transport.  Snorkeling, Swimming and Kayak use is FOC.

Milne Bay is home to almost 500 islands, from tiny atolls to giant volcanic islands. In this full day tour you will get a small taste of island life.

Highlights:

• Tour of historic Samarai Island, ex-provincial headquarters
  Tour of Kwato Island and missionary church
  Picnic lunch on Deka Deka Island’s perfect white beach
  Snorkelling off Deka Deka beach or Gonobarabara

The tour is for a minimum of 2 people and includes boat transport, fuel, guides, snorkel hire, guides and picnic lunch.

One of a number of tiny islands found mid way to the mouth of Milne Bay, Kileton Island provides an easy to reach island experience that can be undertaken as either a half-day or full-day trip.

Highlights:

• Visiting a beautiful deserted island
• Relaxing on a perfect white sandy beach
• Swimming in postcard perfect turquoise waters
• Snorkeling
• Exploring Milne Bay’s missionary history
• Picnic lunch (full day trip only)

(The trip includes boat transport, snorkel hire, and picnic lunch (full day trip only) and is for a minimum of 2 people.)

Download Tour Brochure Here.

Explore one of the Pacific's last fishing frontiers

Jump aboard and get ready for some adrenalin packed fishing. Driftwood offers a range of fishing options ranging from half and single day trips through to extended fishing expeditions. Our boats are kept in excellent condition and we use only the best Shimano equipment.

For more information on our Fishing Tours, please contact us at +675 7373 4288 or email us at info@driftwoodresortpng.com.

We offer day trips for our guests to explore the diverse cultures of Milne Bay, including visits to the Skull Caves, local villages, the Mini Kenu Festival, traditional craft-making, sing-sing performances, and more.

For more information on our Cultural Tours, please contact us at +675 7373 4288 or email us at info@driftwoodresortpng.com.