Samarai Island Travel Guide
Papua New Guinea
Samarai Island is a small island city in Papua New Guinea, with a population of 1,638. It lies in the tropical waters of the country’s south-east and is best suited to travellers looking for a remote island setting rather than a large urban destination.
Travellers arriving by air use China Straits Airstrip (SQT). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach plans should be kept flexible rather than based around a particular recognised strand.
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Know before you go
Pays in PGK
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +675
Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread custom in Papua New Guinea, but it is becoming more common in tourist areas. While not expected, small tips for good service are appreciated.
Best time to visit Samarai Island
Jan
31°26Feb
31°22Mar
30°22Apr
30°24May
28°28Jun
28°23Jul
27°26Aug
27°23Sep
28°27Oct
28°27Nov
29°25Dec
30°23Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
China Straits Airstrip · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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