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Long,
narrow
and
mountainous,
New
Ireland
boasts
undeniable
beauty,
peaceful
people,
never
ending
beaches,
the
popular
Malagan
show,
the
unique
annual
Shark
Calling
festival,
game
fishing
and
a
history
visited
by
explorers,
missionaries,
traders
and
Japanese
armed
forces.
Discovered
by
Dutch
explorers
in
1516,
it
was
1877
when
the
first
missionaries
arrived.
With
the
development
of
copra
plantations
it
soon
became
one
of
Germany's
most
profitable
colonies.
During
World
War
2,
New
Ireland
fell
to
the
Japanese
and
many
of
the
island's
towns,
infrastructure
and
industry
was
destroyed. |
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New
Ireland
was
also
the
setting
for
the
saga
of
the
Marquis
de
Ray
who
advertised
Cape
Breton
as a
thriving
settlement,
sold
hundred
of
hectares
of
land
to
gullible
settlers
who
were
dumped
with
three
weeks
supplies,
including
a
mill,
note
books
and
bricks,
into
a
tangled
jungle,
with
perpetual
rainfall
and
unfriendly
neighbours.
Most
died
of
starvation
or
malaria
before
being
rescued
and
sent
to
Australia.
Parts
of
the
grinding
stone
for
the
never
used
grain
mill
can
still
be
found
in
Kavieng.
As
for
the
Marquis
de
Ray,
he
ended
his
days
in a
lunatic
asylum
in
France. |
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The
provincial
centre
of
Kavieng
is
situated
at
the
northern
tip
of
the
island.
It
has
often
been
described
as a
typical
Somerset
Maughan
south
sea
island
port.
It
has
a
large,
beautiful
harbour
and
is a
popular
destination
for
game
fishing
enthusiasts.
Along
the
edge
of
the
harbour
is
Kavieng's
Harbour
Drive,
a
gently
curve
road,
shaded
by
huge
trees,
which
passes
many
points
of
historical
interest.
A
couple
of
kilometres
out
of
Kavieng,
along
the
Buluminski
Highway,
a
little
pathway
leads
off
the
road
to a
limestone
cave
filled
with
crystal
clear
water.
At
Utu
village,
the
high
school
has
a
small
museum
with
exhibitions
of
Malagan
carvings
-
carved
totem-like
poles
used
in
initiation
ceremonies
and
rituals;
ancient
stone
tools
and
vessels
and
a
shark
catching
propellor. |
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Kavieng:
Sea
breezes
keep
Kavieng
cool
and
it’s
a
pretty
place
to
wander
around.
Across
the
harbour
is
Nusa
Island
and
as
you
wander
along
the
waterfront
you’ll
find
the
market,
the
port
and
a
fishery,
and
at
the
end
the
hospital.
Artefacts:
The
island
people
are
skilled
canoeists
and
carvers,
and
traditional
ceremonies
remain
an
important
focus
of
their
life.
Collections
of
Malangan
carvings
can
be
seen
at
the
Kavieng
Hotel
and
Malagan
Malangan
Beach
Resort
and
a
small
shop
at
the
airport
has
a
few
pieces.
The
carvings
are
usually
done
for
burial
ceremonies
and
rites
of
passage.
Carvers
can
be
seen
at
Libba
Village
near
Konos.
Offshore
Islands:
The
many
small
islands
sheltering
the
harbour
can
be
visited
and
some
have
accommodation.
Dinghies
travel
out
regularly
and
you
can
island
hop
or
arrange
to
be
picked
up
later.
Swimming
and
snorkelling
are
excellent.
Festivals:
Held
late
June
or
early
July,
the
Luka
Barok
festival
celebrates
old
rituals
and
includes
shark-calling
and
feasting.
The
Malangan
Show
and
Independence
Day
celebrations
are
held
over
four
days
in
mid-September.
Shark-calling:
The
traditional
art
of
calling
sharks
is
practiced
along
the
coasts
of
New
Ireland
but
particularly
on
the
west
coast
around
Kontu
and
Tabar
villages.
New
Ireland
is
the
centre
for
the
art
of
shark
calling.
Certain
men
have
the
ability
to
call
up
sharks.
The
unfortunate
shark
swims
up
to
the
callers
boat
where
they
can
be
speared
and
netted.
Alternatively
the
shark
propeller
is
used
- a
noose
is
hung
with
half
coconut
shells
which
make
a
rattling
noise,
attracting
the
shark
up
through
the
noose.
A
rope
attached
to
the
noose
is
connected
to a
wooden
propeller
which
is
spun
round
to
tighten
the
noose
and
simultaneously
pull
in
the
rope.
The
shark,
unable
to
keep
moving,
effectively
drowns. |
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Diving
and
snorkelling:
War
wrecks,
big
fish,
coral
and
sharks
are
just
some
of
the
things
to
be
seen
here.
Local
land-based
dive
operators
are
Lissenung
Island
Resort,
which
has
gear
hire,
and
Archipelago
Diving
in
Kavieng,
which
takes
courses
and
also
hires
gear.
Mansava
Adventure
Lodge
on
Tsoi
Island,
off
Lavongai
or
New
Hanover
Island,
is
an
hour
and
a
half
by
boat
and
has
great
diving
and
snorkelling.
Fishing:
Rods
and
tackle
can
be
hired
from
the
Kavieng
Hotel
(675)(984
2199)
and
they
also
arrange
game
fishing
tours.
Surfing:
There
are
many
good
breaks
close
to
town,
accessible
by
boat
or
vehicle.
Nusa
Islands
Retreat,
based
on
Nusa
Lik
Island,
has
accommodation
and
caters
for
surfers,
phone
(675)
984
2247.
Canoeing:
Canoes
and
paddlers
can
be
hired
from
the
beach
front
in
Kavieng
to
visit
some
of
the
islands
or
you
can
hire
an
outrigger
from
the
Malagan
Beach
Resort
and
practice
the
art
of
paddling.
Nusa
Island
Retreat
also
offers
traditional
canoeing
as
does
Mansava
Adventure
Lodge
(see
diving).
Golf:
The
nine-hole
golf
course
lies
between
Tabar
Terrace
and
Tanga
Street
and
the
Golf
Club
is
located
on
Coronation
Street.
Golf
clubs
can
be
hired
from
the
Kavieng
Hotel.
Cycling:
Being
flat,
Kavieng
is
ideal
for
cycling
and
there
is
little
motorised
traffic.
Bicycles
can
be
hired
from
the
Kavieng
Hotel
Ph:
984
2199
and
Malagan
Beach
Hotel
Ph:
984
2344
The
Boluminski
Highway
on
the
north-eastern
side
of
the
island
is
flat
and
sealed
for
74km.
Beyond
here
the
crushed
coral
surface
is
smooth
and
easy
to
ride
but
very
bright.
There
is
guesthouse
accommodation
at
Sali
Village
(55km),
at
Libba
and
Konos
(about
140km),
at
Karu
(220km)
and
at
Namatanai
(264km).
The
road
on
the
south-eastern
side
also
offers
good
riding
although
there
are
fewer
places
to
stay.
For
bike
tours
and
hire
contact
Rainbow
Tours
in
Kavieng
or
New
Ireland
Tourism
Bureau
through
Kavieng
Hotel
Ph:
984
2199, fax:
984
2234.
New
Ireland
Province
includes
a
number
of
offshore
islands.
From
the
northeast
coast
are
the
islands
of
Tabar,
Tanga,
Feni
and
Lihir.
Lihir
Island
is
the
site
of
the
Lihir
gold
mine,
reputed
to
have
the
second
largest
gold
deposit
in
the
world. |
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