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Before you go
Your trip to Losuia.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Losuia – Milne Bay Destination Milne Bay about 230 km from Alotau
How to get there
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Pista de Kiriwina (Losuia) (LSA) 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By small plane to Kiriwina airstrip, a few minutes from Losuia, with flights from Port Moresby or Alotau depending on the routing. Boats depart from Alotau, but the trip is long and schedules change frequently.
How many days
Two or three days: one for Omarakana and other villages, to see the yam houses and woodcraft, and one for Kaibola Beach and snorkeling on the reef.
When to go
It is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. The yam harvest and milamala festivities usually take place midyear; confirm the dates with your accommodation.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The island has one main road, and village and beach visits are arranged using the accommodation’s transport, which also arranges guides.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Losuia
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Morning
Omarakana
Go with a guide to Omarakana, the village of the Trobriand paramount chief, and see the large painted yam house, with the community’s permission.
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Afternoon
Kaibola Beach
Continue north across the island to Kaibola Beach to swim and snorkel the reef just off the white sand.
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Late afternoon
Trobriand Crafts
On the return, stop at villages where carvers sell dark wooden pieces and Trobriand shell necklaces.
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Evening
Dinner at the accommodation
Have dinner at your accommodation, which usually serves lobster and lagoon fish, and arrange the next day’s guides with them.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the Trobriand Islands?
Visit the villages of Kiriwina, such as Omarakana, with decorated yam houses; swim and snorkel at Kaibola Beach; and see the islands’ wood and shell crafts.
Does Losuia have accommodation?
There are simple accommodations on Kiriwina, near the airstrip and Losuia, that organize transfers and village visits. Book in advance.
When does the milamala take place in the Trobriand Islands?
The milamala celebrates the yam harvest and usually takes place midyear, with dates that vary by village. Confirm with your accommodation before traveling.
Do I need permission to visit the Trobriand villages?
Visits are usually arranged by guides and the accommodation with the communities, and many villages charge a contribution. Ask before photographing people and houses.