Alotau, meaning 'Bay' in the Suau language, is the provincial capital. Alotau and its busy harbour are spectacularly sited on the edge of Milne Bay.

Alotau, Milne Bay Province, is one of the most relaxed and stress free towns in Papua New Guinea. Even though the town is a quiet one, there is still plenty to do; scuba diving, Organised luxury tours, plenty of entertainment in bars & clubs for the evenings.

With spectacular views of the bay the harbour is a colourful buzzing place to walk around. There is always an array of boats of different colours and sizes coming and going against the backdrop of the mountains, which surround the bay.

Flights to Alotau with Air Niugini

There are also a few excursions or daytrips that you can take to places which are very near Alotau. Places such as East Cape, Wagawaga & the Wedau Area are all worth a visit.

Alotau is also a good base for visiting the outlying islands. Fergusson Island has an active thermal region, hot springs, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and volcanoes. Misima Island was the scene of a 1930 gold rush from which a major mine has now been developed. Woodlark Island is populated by people of Melanesian ancestry. The islanders are renowned for their expertly crafted wood carvings.