Getting to Kwame
Explore the enchanting Kwame Village, situated in the picturesque Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea.
The vibrant capital, Alotau, is conveniently located just a 90-minute drive away. Begin your journey with a brief 30 drive from Alotau to the airport. Additionally, flights from Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, typically take around 60 minutes.
With Alotau only 30 minutes from the airport and a scenic 90-minute drive to Kwame, your travel experience is sure to be both efficient and enjoyable.
​Air Niugini and PNG Air schedule daily services from Port Moresby PNG to Alotau (Gurney Airport).
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Air Niugini, Qantas and Virgin schedule regular services into Port Moresby PNG from outside of PNG.
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Visitor visas can be applied for online at the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority. See ica.gov.pg​​
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Road transport is available to Kwame via East Cape bound vehicles from the Alotau main market. Kwame is about 50 kilometres east of Alotau along the scenic East Cape Highway. Public transport fare from Alotau to Kwame is K14.​
For a fee Kwame Guesthouses can pick you up using our private transfer vehicle. Contact Kwame Guesthouses to arrange or discuss your road transport needs. Refer to the accommodation fees here.
Key Information About Visiting Kwame
MALARIA
Due to the prevalence of Malaria, it is important to take reasonable steps to ensure you are safe from this disease:
Consult with your doctor on appropriate medication options
Regularly apply insect repellent
Kwame Guesthouses provides:
Mosquito netting for beds
Mosquito coils to burn in open areas where you are seated
WATER
Being close to the equator, Papua New Guinea can get quite hot and humid, we recommend the following:
Keeping well hydrated by bringing your own refillable water bottles.
Only drinking water that has been boiled or bottled. Do not drink any town water or directly from rainwater tanks.
Kwame Guesthouses provides:
Boiled water provided in vacuum flasks
Cisterns and cooler boxes to store cool drinking water
PERSONAL SAFETY
Kwame is situated in a tranquil and secluded location, away from developments and transportation centers. This ensures our guests experience a heightened sense of security during their stay.
While local law enforcement is actively addressing crime, we recognize the safety risks. recommend taking the following precautions:
Check your countries travel recommendations to Papua New Guinea prior to booking.
Kwame Guesthouses provides:
Support to transit from Alotau Airport​