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

or essjayhirecars@gmail.com

 

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