Air Niugini flies to and from Hoskins, West New Britain, from Port Moresby on a daily basis. Other third level airlines also fly via Hoskins from other parts of PNG.
A 60-day Tourist Visa can be obtained for a fee, prior to departure or on arrival in Port Moresby.
There are a number of ferries which call in at Kimbe on their way to and from Lae and Rabaul, the famous former capital of East New Britain Province, which was devastated by volcanic eruption in 1994. There are also local passenger and cargo boats which make their way from Kimbe to other destinations in WNB. Contact the operators directly for further information about these vessels.
MV Komsia Sailing Bali Witu, Gloucester,
Kaliai/Kove
Kimbe Shipping and Transport + 675 983 557
MV Klaus Sailing Bali Witu, Gloucester, Kaliai/Kove
+ 675 983 4690
MV Daula Sailing Bali Witu, Gloucester, Kaliai/Kove
Rabaul Shipping has a number of vessels which service WNB ports. Their Kimbe Office telephone number is + 675 983 5365 and their Bialla Office number is + 675 983 1014.
There is a range of accommodation available in WNB so whether you are travelling to visit friends or relatives, for business or to indulge your passions, you will find somewhere to suit your needs and budget.
Dagi Guest House + 675 983 4667
Dami Guest House
Private Mail Bag KIMBE
+ 675
985 2177
Gorgor Guest House PO
Box 139 KIMBE
+ 675
983 4494
Muliagani Guest House + 675 983 4441
Hargy Guest House PO
Box 1 BIALLA
+ 675 983 1005
+ 675 983 1006
Kimbe Holiday Lodge + 675 983 1005
Pel Pel Inn PO Box 476
KIMBE
+ 675 983 4815
SBLC Guest House PO
Box 162 KIMBE
+ 675 985 4066
The Hotel and Resort restaurants are open to other diners. In addition, the San Remo Club, at Kimbe Golf Course, has a public restaurant.
Rental cars are available in Kimbe, but be warned, roads are not well marked. Your resort will arrange to collect you from the airport or elsewhere and are happy to make arrangements for any travel you require.
Travel Car Ltd
KIMBE
Ph: + 675 983 5228
Fax: + 675 983 4448
Thrifty Car Rental
Kimbe Bay Hotel
KIMBE
Ph: + 675 983 5001
Fax: + 675 983 5401
Hertz Rent a Car
Airlink Building, KIMBE
Ph: + 675 983 5548
Central Reservations: + 675 302 6822
Avis Rent a Car
KIMBE
Ph: + 675 983 4097
Central Reservations: + 675 324 9400
The network of roads around WNB is limited and residents mostly travel by Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs). These are essentially modified Japanese minibuses which provide a cheap form of transport with pick up and drop off off at any point along a pre-established route.
The currency is the Kina. There are K50, K20, K10, K5 and K2 notes and a K1 coin. Travellers cheques and international credit cards are accepted by WNB's major resorts. All transactions within hotels, restaurants and bars are subject to 10% tax which is included in published prices.
PNG, including WNB, is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Informal and casual dressing is the norm, and not too revealing.
National Public Holidays are New Year's Day (1 January), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Queens Birthday, Remembrance Day (21 July), Independence Day (16 September), Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day( 26 December). Local community events, such as local shows, take place through-out the year and may be a local holiday. For further information visit our West New Britain's Calendar of Events.
For more general information visit the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority website.
