Kieta

Kieta is located near Arawa on the east coast of Bougainville. From Kieta, visitors can explore Bougainville in its entirety or skip over to Buka Island, which is also belongs to the province of Bougainville.

Things to see and do

Visitors to Bougainville can enjoy trekking, snorkelling, birdwatching and cultural tours. The renowned Numa Numa Trail, extending 62 kilometres, is one of the most challenging treks in Papua New Guinea for those seeking an adventure. Bougainville boasts one of the largest varieties of birds in Papua New Guinea, so keen birdwatchers are in for a treat. Make sure you contact Bougainville Experience Tours who are based in Arawa for more information on tours in the region. As with many parts of Papua New Guinea, Bougainville was an area of heavy fighting during World War II. In 1942, the Japanese used Bougainville as its base to launch attacks on Guadalcanal in the Solomon