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Manus
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Britain
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Bay
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Highlands
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Highlands
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Highlands
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Enga |
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Central
Province
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Western
Province
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National
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Manus
is
Papua
New
Guinea's
smallest
province,
both
in
terms
of
land
mass
and
population,
but
has
a
vast
sea
area
rich
with
marine
life
and
beautiful
coral
reefs.The
province
consists
of a
group
of
islands,
known
as
the
Admiralty
Islands
and
a
scattering
of
low
lying
atolls,
mostly
uninhabited,
with
the
northern
border
reaching
the
equator. |
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The
reefs
near
the
atolls
are
accessible
by
outboard
motor
or
canoe
and
provide
superb
diving
and
fishing.
The
adventurous
and
athletic
can
enjoy
sea
kayaking,
a
sport
fast
becoming
popular
among
the
seafaring
community
of
Manus.
Sea
kayaking
tours
can
range
from
day
trips
to a
seven
day
tour,
giving
visitors
the
opportunity
to
enjoy
the
marine
life,
the
water
ways
and
the
scenery
of
Manus. |
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Manus,
the
largest
of
the
islands,
is
rugged
and
heavily
timbered
with
central
hills
rising
to
over
700
metres
and
many
sharp
ridges
and
streams.
The
airport
is
in
Momote
on
Los
Negros
Island.
A
good
road
connects
Los
Negros
to
the
main
town
of
Lorengau
on
Manus
Island.
The
islands
are
connected
by a
bridge
crossing
the
Loniu
Passage.
There
is a
pleasant
waterfall
and
a
fresh
waterpool
on
the
Lorengau
River
a
few
kilometres
upstream
from
Lorengau
town. |
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During
World
War
2,
Manus
was
occupied
by
the
Japanese
and
later
by
American
and
Australian
armed
forces,
who
spent
millions
of
dollars
constructing
a
huge
base,
airport
and
dock
facilities
at
Seeadler
Harbour.
During
wartime
activity
up
to
600
ships
anchored
in
the
harbour.
Today
it
is a
peaceful
place
ringed
by
small
islets
and
a
magnificent
reef.
The
rusting
remains
of
the
base
can
still
be
seen
nearby. |
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Things
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Lorengau:
Most
of
the
town’s
main
services
and
the
market
are
near
the
wharf
while
the
provincial
government
buildings
and
main
accommodation
are
a
kilometre
east
along
the
edge
of
the
harbour.
The
airport
is
located
at
Los
Negros
Island,
which
is
joined
to
Manus
by a
bridge
across
the
narrow
Loniu
Passage.
Seeadler
Harbour,
which
is
enclosed
by
Los
Negros
Island,
is
very
deep
and
was
used
by
the
Americans
during
World
War
II.
Loniu
Passage
and
Cave:
The
cave
is
near
the
passage
and
is
best
located
by
asking
your
hotel
or
local
people.
War
relics:
Many
rusting
relics
are
visible
at
Lombrum
which
was
a
huge
American
naval
base
during
World
War
II
and
others
can
be
seen
from
the
bridge
across
Loniu
Passage.
Culture:
The
Manus
Provincial
Show
is
held
over
three
days
in
late
August
or
you
might
be
able
to
watch
traditional
dancing
at
Buyang,
a
village
at
the
centre
of
the
island. |
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Things
to
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Diving
and
snorkelling:
Most
of
the
north
coast
is
bordered
with
a
reef
and
the
excellent
visibility
allows
great
diving
and
snorkelling.
A
huge
variety
of
corals
and
fish,
and
wartime
wrecks
can
be
seen,
and
there
may
be
whales
between
January
and
March.
Andra
and
Ahus
islands
off
the
north
coast
are
good
places
and
have
guesthouse.
Palankowou
Guest
House
for
accommodation.
Phone
(675)
470
9159
or
(675)
470
9393
for
more
information.
Swimming:
For
a
freshwater
dip,
the
best
place
is
the
waterfall
and
swimming
hole
about
5km
up
the
Lorengau
River
from
town.
Good
beaches
are
Salamei
on
Rarah
Island
and
Tulu
on
the
north
coast
west
of
Lorengau,
but
you’ll
need
a
boat
to
get
there.
Fishing:
Hire
a
boat
and
head
out
from
the
harbour.
Anywhere
along
the
coast
should
be
rewarding.
Island
hopping:
Visit
and
stay
on
some
of
the
outer
islands
such
as
Andra
and
Ahus
off
the
North
Coast
or
Lou
Island
to
the
south-east.
Fertile
Lou
Island
is
an
old
volcano
and
has
hot
springs.
Boats
run
regularly
between
Lorengau
and
the
islands. |
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