Louisiade Archipelago Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
archipelago of Papua New Guinea
About Louisiade Archipelago
The people of the Louisiade Islands predominately live a subsistence lifestyle. Most families have a garden - a reclaimed section of jungle where they grow fruit and vegetables, a few chickens and pigs, and each village has at least one fisherman with a sailing canoe. In these communities, almost everything is privately owned - including firewood, fruit and vegetables, and even the fish in the lagoon. More importantly, these resources are the only resources and property that these communities have, and they depend on them for survival. Please obtain permission from the locals before fishing or taking anything from the islands. If what you ask for is abundant, they will most likely give it to you, otherwise it would be appropriate to offer to buy or trade for it. The only exception is troll
Where to Stay in Louisiade Archipelago
- 🏨Misima Guest House
Louisiade Archipelago Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: