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Reeftours MIlne Bay is Locally owned and operated by a 19 year old Shanniah Loihai with the support of her Australian Mentour and her Family.
This tour provides the only income for many Villagers and also supports the community.
This tour provides the only income for many Villagers and also supports the community.
WHAT WE OFFER.
Reeftours Milne Bay is an Adventure and Educational tour that takes you step by step to places in Milne Bay that will facisnate the young ones as well as the oldies amongst us. Experience the Culture, the History, the Joys, the Sorrows, the Beauty of PNG, Children in Traditional Costume dancing, the Bush Huts. Visit War Memorial, see bombed out Army post. Remains of Allied army and Navy Base. Jungle Walk, local fruit lunch and Coconut drinks, see the real village life and people. Visit the Local elementary school.
You will not miss your cruise ship, as we get back in plenty of time.We have never missed a boat in all the years they have come here.
Experience the Culture, the History, the Joys, the Sorrows, the Beauty of PNG, Children in Traditional Costume dancing, the Bush Huts. Visit War Memorial, see bombed out Army post. Bush Walk, local fruit lunch. Real village life and people. And of course BATTLE OF MILNE BAY, plus visit school children.
We meet you at the Alotau wharf at 8 to 8.30am and return you by 3 PM
This is an adventure tour that takes you step by step to places in Milne Bay that will fascinate the young as well as the oldies amongst us. We take you to the real raw PNG. Spend the afternoon in Shanniah's village where she grew up. This is not some cheap Tourist attraction that has popped up overnight for the Cruise Ships, this is how it really is.
You will visit sites that no other Tourist operator goes to. And we look after those who have difficulty walking. It is suitable for those who are in their later years.
First off. Its a quick run around to show you the town of Alotau.
We pass by Sanderson's Bay with dozens of fishing boats, people everywhere and to the
Transit Hotel. This is not your normal hotel. We call it the Zoo. It consists of 16 sections divided off by wire mesh. Then a stop at the World War 2 Memorial and Craft Market with locally made carvings, Mary Blouses and Bilums (bags)
Then a drive through the shopping centre, the fresh food markets with the hustle and bustle of sellers and buyers.
After that we head out of town, the forest closes in on us. Our guide points out places of interest. We pass the Gamma river where a fierce battle took place in 1942, local bush huts appear, plantations of tall coconut trees and Palm Oil and the site of number 3 Turnbull Airstrip which has returned to the wild. It was at this spot that the Japanese Imperial Forces were defeated for the first time on land in WW2 by the Australian and US forces.
Then a School visit. Meet the children at their school in the bush. Step back 60 years in time, no electricity, no computers or iPads, no fans, no running water to drink, very little stationary or books. See how well behaved and polite these kids are.Very primitive conditions. Perhaps you can bring something for the children.
(Not available weekends or holidays, but you will meet many of them at lunch time)
Due to poor water quality and visibility due to river silt we no longer go snorkelling.
Next stop We show you two massive Rain Trees as they call them, side by side on top of a hill. The branches at the top look as if they have been neatly trimmed and stretch out some 35 meters each side. We examine the bombed out ruins of WW2 Army post just rediscovered by us, hidden under the scrub on the hill. What a view we get.
Behind us is the majestic Owen Stanley Ranges, rising up to some 4000 meters. The amazing thing is that there is a coral reef on top that stretchers for over one hundred kilometres. Looking around, you see coral lying on the ground beneath your feet. It is obvious that this district was all under water at one time. But notice an odd thing. The coral does not appear to have been worn away. Perhaps this huge mountain range is much younger than we have been told. See what you think and draw your own conclusion.
LUNCH TIME. By now we are hungry so not far to go to Shanniah's village. Her mother Andrina, has the kettle on the fire and real PNG coffee brewing along with some food for us. Nothing fancy, fresh fruits, coconuts, bread etc. As we have no refrigeration (no electricity in the Bush) we cant have a Barbecue. Sorry about that.
The bus pulls up outside, we walk down to the river and across our new bridge made from two 30 meter coconut trees side by side. Its quite safe. You look up at the trees above and see more Elk-horns, Stag-horns and Birds-nest Ferns in the branches than you have ever seen.
This is truly a Paradise. Hear the welcome call as a Cone shell is sounded. Out to greet us are local natives in traditional costume with drums beating. You will feel like dancing and some do. Keep an eye out for Birds of Paradise in the bushes. Welcome to Taela Village. This is the Highlight of the Tour.
You will notice no tables or chairs, no kitchen, this is just how it always is. (Except we brought chairs and a table for our Tourists.)No electricity, no fans, no refrigeration, no air conditioners, no washing machine and no running water, in fact . All clothes, dishes and bodies are washed in the river. We point out during the tour that this hand washing procedure gives a far whiter result than the best electric washing machine. See for yourself.
The locals are very friendly and love to story tell. Your Hosts will thrill you with their life stories while your eating and relaxing.See the many pictures, maps and details of what happen right here in 1942.
After eating, our children come out and do traditional native dancing. You will just be amazed. They have practiced and practiced. In between the dances you have time to chat, ask questions and hear about the war effort. Listen as our man Tom Tom tells you his stories about the past, head hunters and culture. Can he talk!!
You will be assigned one child each to hold their hand as we go walk about. This helps them to gain confidence in meeting foreigners and helps with their English. We are dedicated to training the local village girls and boys in Tourism so they have a future.
Then displays of traditional life, coconut grinding, how bush huts are made. This is a must to see. Meet Shanniah's uncle, check out his wife's kitchen. ( three stones arranged to sit a cooking pot on.) He explains about his food garden. What ever they eat is grown right here. Keeping the wild pigs away as well as hungry neighbours takes a lot of his time. When not in the jungle garden, he is out fishing in his Dugout canoe. No fish caught means no protein as meat is not available and remember no refrigeration.
Then some more native dancing, but this time we teach you our steps. We all have a lot of fun and so do our Tourists.
Finally as the day slips by, its back to your ship by 3pm, we all say our goodbyes.
Email reeftours.png@gmail.com
See us on Facebook and TripAdvisor
Reeftours Milne Bay is an Adventure and Educational tour that takes you step by step to places in Milne Bay that will facisnate the young ones as well as the oldies amongst us. Experience the Culture, the History, the Joys, the Sorrows, the Beauty of PNG, Children in Traditional Costume dancing, the Bush Huts. Visit War Memorial, see bombed out Army post. Remains of Allied army and Navy Base. Jungle Walk, local fruit lunch and Coconut drinks, see the real village life and people. Visit the Local elementary school.
You will not miss your cruise ship, as we get back in plenty of time.We have never missed a boat in all the years they have come here.
Experience the Culture, the History, the Joys, the Sorrows, the Beauty of PNG, Children in Traditional Costume dancing, the Bush Huts. Visit War Memorial, see bombed out Army post. Bush Walk, local fruit lunch. Real village life and people. And of course BATTLE OF MILNE BAY, plus visit school children.
We meet you at the Alotau wharf at 8 to 8.30am and return you by 3 PM
This is an adventure tour that takes you step by step to places in Milne Bay that will fascinate the young as well as the oldies amongst us. We take you to the real raw PNG. Spend the afternoon in Shanniah's village where she grew up. This is not some cheap Tourist attraction that has popped up overnight for the Cruise Ships, this is how it really is.
You will visit sites that no other Tourist operator goes to. And we look after those who have difficulty walking. It is suitable for those who are in their later years.
First off. Its a quick run around to show you the town of Alotau.
We pass by Sanderson's Bay with dozens of fishing boats, people everywhere and to the
Transit Hotel. This is not your normal hotel. We call it the Zoo. It consists of 16 sections divided off by wire mesh. Then a stop at the World War 2 Memorial and Craft Market with locally made carvings, Mary Blouses and Bilums (bags)
Then a drive through the shopping centre, the fresh food markets with the hustle and bustle of sellers and buyers.
After that we head out of town, the forest closes in on us. Our guide points out places of interest. We pass the Gamma river where a fierce battle took place in 1942, local bush huts appear, plantations of tall coconut trees and Palm Oil and the site of number 3 Turnbull Airstrip which has returned to the wild. It was at this spot that the Japanese Imperial Forces were defeated for the first time on land in WW2 by the Australian and US forces.
Then a School visit. Meet the children at their school in the bush. Step back 60 years in time, no electricity, no computers or iPads, no fans, no running water to drink, very little stationary or books. See how well behaved and polite these kids are.Very primitive conditions. Perhaps you can bring something for the children.
(Not available weekends or holidays, but you will meet many of them at lunch time)
Due to poor water quality and visibility due to river silt we no longer go snorkelling.
Next stop We show you two massive Rain Trees as they call them, side by side on top of a hill. The branches at the top look as if they have been neatly trimmed and stretch out some 35 meters each side. We examine the bombed out ruins of WW2 Army post just rediscovered by us, hidden under the scrub on the hill. What a view we get.
Behind us is the majestic Owen Stanley Ranges, rising up to some 4000 meters. The amazing thing is that there is a coral reef on top that stretchers for over one hundred kilometres. Looking around, you see coral lying on the ground beneath your feet. It is obvious that this district was all under water at one time. But notice an odd thing. The coral does not appear to have been worn away. Perhaps this huge mountain range is much younger than we have been told. See what you think and draw your own conclusion.
LUNCH TIME. By now we are hungry so not far to go to Shanniah's village. Her mother Andrina, has the kettle on the fire and real PNG coffee brewing along with some food for us. Nothing fancy, fresh fruits, coconuts, bread etc. As we have no refrigeration (no electricity in the Bush) we cant have a Barbecue. Sorry about that.
The bus pulls up outside, we walk down to the river and across our new bridge made from two 30 meter coconut trees side by side. Its quite safe. You look up at the trees above and see more Elk-horns, Stag-horns and Birds-nest Ferns in the branches than you have ever seen.
This is truly a Paradise. Hear the welcome call as a Cone shell is sounded. Out to greet us are local natives in traditional costume with drums beating. You will feel like dancing and some do. Keep an eye out for Birds of Paradise in the bushes. Welcome to Taela Village. This is the Highlight of the Tour.
You will notice no tables or chairs, no kitchen, this is just how it always is. (Except we brought chairs and a table for our Tourists.)No electricity, no fans, no refrigeration, no air conditioners, no washing machine and no running water, in fact . All clothes, dishes and bodies are washed in the river. We point out during the tour that this hand washing procedure gives a far whiter result than the best electric washing machine. See for yourself.
The locals are very friendly and love to story tell. Your Hosts will thrill you with their life stories while your eating and relaxing.See the many pictures, maps and details of what happen right here in 1942.
After eating, our children come out and do traditional native dancing. You will just be amazed. They have practiced and practiced. In between the dances you have time to chat, ask questions and hear about the war effort. Listen as our man Tom Tom tells you his stories about the past, head hunters and culture. Can he talk!!
You will be assigned one child each to hold their hand as we go walk about. This helps them to gain confidence in meeting foreigners and helps with their English. We are dedicated to training the local village girls and boys in Tourism so they have a future.
Then displays of traditional life, coconut grinding, how bush huts are made. This is a must to see. Meet Shanniah's uncle, check out his wife's kitchen. ( three stones arranged to sit a cooking pot on.) He explains about his food garden. What ever they eat is grown right here. Keeping the wild pigs away as well as hungry neighbours takes a lot of his time. When not in the jungle garden, he is out fishing in his Dugout canoe. No fish caught means no protein as meat is not available and remember no refrigeration.
Then some more native dancing, but this time we teach you our steps. We all have a lot of fun and so do our Tourists.
Finally as the day slips by, its back to your ship by 3pm, we all say our goodbyes.
Email reeftours.png@gmail.com
See us on Facebook and TripAdvisor
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Visit of Giligili Elementary school
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Bombed out remains of an allied canteen Giligili Milne Bay Province
