Emirau Island
Island Bismarck Archipelago island with World War II airfield
Emirau Island in New Ireland Province hosted an Allied airbase in World War II; today visitors see wartime relics and dive coral reefs in a remote Pacific setting.
Emirau Island is part of Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province and lies in the Bismarck Archipelago region. The island played a military role during World War II when Allied forces occupied and developed the island for air operations in 1944.
The wartime installations included airfields and support facilities constructed by Allied engineers; remnants of this infrastructure are part of the island’s historical record. The island is otherwise remote and sparsely populated in peacetime.
After the war the military facilities were abandoned and the island returned to civilian use under local administration. Emirau is administered within New Ireland Province and is located in the western Pacific northeast of the Papua New Guinea mainland.
Emirau lies in the Bismarck Sea region of Papua New Guinea, within New Ireland Province.
- World War II history: Captured and developed by Allied forces during World War II in 1944, the island hosted airfields used in operations in the Bismarck Sea area.
What to See #
- WWII airfields: Allied-era airfield sites and associated wartime infrastructure established on the island during 1944 operations in the Southwest Pacific.
How to Get to Emirau Island #
Access requires coordination with regional boat services or charter flights to nearby larger islands in New Ireland Province; travel often includes multi-leg boat journeys and depends on local schedules and weather.
Tips for Visiting Emirau Island #
- Arrange travel with experienced operators in New Ireland Province who know seasonal wind patterns
- Bring insect repellent - low islands have mosquitoes and midges
- Protect equipment from salt spray; boat journeys can be long and open to weather
Best Time to Visit Emirau Island #
The dry season typically offers the best conditions for travel and landing on remote islands.
Weather & Climate near Emirau Island #
Emirau Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (3227 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (296 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (271 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (309 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (303 mm).
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (281 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (257 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (265 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (240 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (287 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (317 mm).
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