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MILNE BAY
Milne Bay Province has more reefs and islands than any other province
in Papua New Guinea - officially, 435 islands. Samarai Island was
once the centre of trade and commerce for the region, but nowadays
it is like a ghost town. Through past centuries it was on a main
trade route, these days it is a quiet haven for visiting tourists.
Many seaside villages line the shores of the islands. Telita is
welcomed on her travels into these villages where fresh fruit, vegetables,
fish and lobster are purchased for the journey.
The diversity of marine life in Milne Bay Province is simply unrivalled.
In November and December plankton bloom sometimes attracts Manta
Rays and Whale Sharks. Minke Whales, Pilot Whales and even Killer
Whales (Orcas) are regular visitors. The scattered islands and reefs
of Milne Bay act as an oasis to marine life from the biggest creatures
of the deep to the delicate and sometimes weirdest sea creatures
ever seen. The reefs are a spectacular eye-catching combination
of hard and soft corals. Sea grass beds are home to unusual creatures.
Milne Bay can give even the most travelled diver an exciting and
new diving experience and an eye-opening look into an ancient culture. |
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CLIMATE
WINDS: Southeast tradewinds blow from May through to November. December
to April is calm with short but strong blows from Northwest or Southwest.
RAIN: Wettest months are May, August and September - rain tends
to be localised and some years are quite dry.
WATER TEMPERATURES: 26ºC (79ºF) during June and July.
Up to 28ºC (82ºF) during January and February.
Occasionally, temperatures can fall as low as 25ºC (77ºF)
or rise to 30ºC (86ºF).
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