Feni Islands

Islands Group of volcanic islands in New Ireland Province

Off New Ireland’s east coast, the Feni Islands are inhabited coral islands where visitors can meet local communities, fish and see coastal gardens; most visits arrive by small boat.

The Feni Islands are a small group of islands in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province, located off the eastern coast of New Ireland. They form part of the province’s offshore island groups.

The islands are sparsely populated and visited for local community life, coastal scenery and fishing rather than developed tourism infrastructure. Travel between islands and to the provincial centres is by local boat.

These islands have long-standing local communities with maritime livelihoods; they are administratively part of New Ireland Province and within Papua New Guinea’s island governance systems.

The Feni Islands lie off the eastern seaboard of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Archipelago region, within the administrative area of New Ireland Province.

Access: Part of New Ireland Province, the islands are remote and accessed by local boat services from larger islands in the province.

Tips for Visiting Feni Islands #

Plan travel in the dry season (roughly May-October) when sea conditions are generally calmer and boat transfers to the islands are more reliable.
Arrange boat transport and any necessary local permissions through operators in New Ireland (Kavieng is the main regional hub) rather than attempting independent landings-local skippers know landing spots and community protocols.
Respect local communities: ask permission before landing and coordinate visits with a local guide to learn about customary rules and natural features most visitors miss.