By Boat
Fibreglass open boats (banana boats) continuously cross Buka passage, connecting Buka and Bougainville islands. Banana boats are also easily hired for day or half-day trips to our beautiful offshore islands.
By Road
Public motor vehicles (PMVs) travel the road on a daily basis all over Bougainville, making getting from place to place relatively easy and cheap. Outside our main centres, PMVs are usually 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers, to deal with the rather rugged roads.
Vehicle hire, with a driver provided, is a highly recommended option for getting around. Many accommodation providers also offer vehicle hire - just ask when making your booking..
Transport Providers
EssJay Hire Cars
Area of Operation: All of Bougainville
Contact: + 675 73773310
Transformer transport
Based in Buka
Contact Ian Supine ph. +675 7310 6178 or transformertrans.hires@gmail.com
Jodash Hire Cars
Area of operation: All of Bougainville
Contact: + 675 73156088 or jodash.cars@gmail.com
DelKo Hire Cars
Area of operating: All of Bougainville
Contact: + 675 72084261 or simonkoraikove063@gmail.com
Noland Transport
10 seater PMV service between Kokopau (north Bougainville) and Arawa.
Typically departs Arawa approx 5am
Typically departs Kokopau apporox 11am
ph +675 7142 9489
