Muschu Island Tour From Wewak
- Duration: 1 Days (approx.)
- Location: Wewak
- Product code: muschuisland
One of the most fascinating regions of Papua New Guinea is the East Sepik province. This is an area covered with verdant lush, and dense forest on one side, mountains on another, and beautiful coastlines all around. The East Sepik is a maze of islands with one of the world's largest waterways, the Sepik River, tranquilly winding its way through them.
One of the many picturesque islands in the province is Muschu Island. Often described as an island you do not want to leave, Muschu Island is a quick trip just off the coast of Wewak. It is a well-hidden secret that offers incredible scenery making it a great decision for a day trip.The turquoise waters surrounding the island and the nearby reef can make for a great day of relaxing, swimming, or snorkelling. Should you opt to venture off for a bit of a hike, you're very likely to find some remnants of WWII. There are pieces of a Japanese aircraft scattered throughout the area, easily camouflaged by the rest of the forest as they have become overtaken by the lush forest.
As was much of the area during WWII the island played a large role hosting mainly Japanese soldiers before their surrender. After their surrender, the Australian army used the island for a short time as a prison for POW's.
Itinerary:
Today the tour will begin from the Paradise New Wewak Hotel around 9AM.
From the hotel, you will be transferred to the pier where you will embark on a short, about 30-minutes, ride to Muschu Island.
Once you arrive at the island, the day is yours to explore at your leisure.
There are plenty of options when it comes to activities available on the island. Swimming, fishing, snorkeling, hike, canoe, and more.
Today does include a packed lunch, so be sure to let us know when you are hungry!
Later this afternoon, around 4PM or 5PM you will board the boat and make your way back to Wewak.
End of services.
Included in cost:
- Transport to and from the pier
- Transport to and from the island
- Packed lunch
Not included in cost:
- Activity gear. For example, snorkel equipment, fishing gear
- Travel insurance
- Personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellant