Have the adventure of a lifetime

Explore Milne Bay’s fascinating colonial and missionary history, ancient living culture and amazingly diverse natural environment in one of Driftwood’s adventure tours.

Colonial and missionary past

Explore the Australian colonial and missionary period at historic Samarai and Kwato islands. Wander the streets of tiny Samarai Island, the ex-provincial headquarters of Milne Bay which possesses the charm of a forgotten Australian country town. Learn about the era of the missionaries who have played a large part in shaping what Milne Bay is today. And see the beautiful Kwato stone church, launching pad of the influential Abel missionaries, whose legacy continues today.

Battle of Milne Bay

Papua New Guinea was invaded by the Japanese in World War II as part of their push to conquer the Pacific. And it was here that the Japanese were first defeated on land in the Pacific by allied American and Australian forces. In our Battle of Milne Bay tour you will learn about this decisive battle, see WWII relics, battle sites and memorials, and find out how the war impacted on the soldiers and villagers alike.

Bird watching

Papua New Guinea is home to over 700 species of bird of which more than one third can be found in Milne Bay. From raptors to fruit doves, sea birds and night birds to parrots, Milne Bay has a mind boggling variety of colourful, charismatic birds, 6 of which are endemic to the province including the beautiful Goldie’s Bird of Paradise and Curl-crested Manucode. Talk to us about customizing your ideal birding trip.

Island hopping & other day trips

See island life as it has existed unchanged for centuries. Relax on palm fringed beaches. Visit mainland PNG’s most easterly point, see pristine waterfalls or snorkel beautiful coral reefs and shipwrecks. We’ll take you to the places of your wildest imagination.