What are the best things to do in Arawa?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Arawa, Papua New Guinea. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
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Why visit Arawa
Travel guide for Arawa, Papua New Guinea — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Arawa is a stop in Papua New Guinea, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 60–150 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The warmer, drier months for the outdoors. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Budget
Arawa trip cost
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 60–150
per person / day
Luxury
USD 175–285+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Arawa, Papua New Guinea. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Arawa
Estimated total (USD)
$2,355
≈ $1,178 per person · $336 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $110/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Arawa mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 60–150 · luxury 175–285+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Reasons Bar & Grill
NGO favourite, with an elevated deck overlooking the water, plus a bar with tv. Seafood is the best option and pizzas aren't too bad. Often
Kuri Village Resort
Next door to Reasons, the restaurant is out above the water. Less reliable though - you never know what will actually be available.
BWF Cafe
A women's collective or something opened this little cafe within the market. It's one of the best places for simple but tasty and healthy me
ARoB Pizza Inn
New pizza place with Austrian-trained locals taking 1.5 hours to make doughy, sparse pizzas.
DoB's Inn
Part of the SIL guesthouse run by the Diocese of Bougainville, this restaurant offers somewhat fancy food on a cliff above the sea. They don
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hani's Inn
They have 21 rooms, singles and doubles. Only the double rooms are air-conditioned. Guaranteed power (this is an issue) from their own gener
Kuri Village Resort
Located on the waterfront overlooking the Buka Passage, this is the most upmarket place to stay anywhere in Bougainville. All rooms are air-
Lynchar Hotel
Decent hotel but not on the water, so should be a lot cheaper.
Poonang Nava Inn
Double rooms with aircon or fan. Great food.
Lumankoa Guest House
All of the 19 rooms are double, but single occupancy is not a problem.
In pictures
Arawa gallery
Photos: NASA — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Arawa travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Arawa?
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors.
How many days do I need in Arawa?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Arawa, depending on how many day trips you want in Papua New Guinea.
Where should I stay in Arawa?
Popular stays in Arawa include Hani's Inn, Kuri Village Resort, Lynchar Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Arawa cost?
On the ground in Arawa (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 60–150, and luxury about 175–285+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Arawa, Papua New Guinea. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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