Fun facts about Alotau
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The local Gurney Airport is named after squadron leader Charles Raymond Gurney, who was killed in the area in 1942.
Alotau
Papua New Guinea
Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the far south-east of Papua New Guinea, on the tip of the Papuan Peninsula. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay and the township is conveniently situated within the Alotau Urban LLG.
From the “Transport” section
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Alotau is the gateway to the Milne Bay Province, which contains some of the most remote island communities in the world.
Alotau
Papua New Guinea
Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the far south-east of Papua New Guinea, on the tip of the Papuan Peninsula. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay and the township is conveniently situated within the Alotau Urban LLG.
From the “Transport” section
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Photo: Manuel Hetzel · CC BY-SA 3.0
Milne Bay is noted for its coral reef and scuba diving experiences.
Alotau
Papua New Guinea
Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the far south-east of Papua New Guinea, on the tip of the Papuan Peninsula. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay and the township is conveniently situated within the Alotau Urban LLG.
From the “Transport” section
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Photo: Manuel Hetzel · CC BY-SA 3.0
Alotau has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) with heavy rainfall year-round.
Alotau
Papua New Guinea
Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the far south-east of Papua New Guinea, on the tip of the Papuan Peninsula. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay and the township is conveniently situated within the Alotau Urban LLG.
From the “Climate” section
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Photo: Manuel Hetzel · CC BY-SA 3.0