Visit Siassi. The hidden Jewel of Morobe
Umboi island - popularly known as Siassi Island lies in the Bismarck sea, in Tewae Siassi District of Morobe Province Papua New Guinea.
There are 8 inhabited small atoll islands that together with the main Umboi island make up the Siassi group of Islands.
When visiting Siassi, the beautiful sceneries of the main island, the lakes, the rolling hills and waterfalls are some places one would not want to miss seeing.
The underwater paradise of the atoll islands brings you to the realization that an underwater heaven does exist.
Researchers who want to study underwater volcanoes can visit the Kurkur volcanic island, known as Rita island. Visits to that area is only through agreements with the Kampalap or Kabi villagers, where that island is their sacred place.
Tuam island holds one of the creatio
ns underwater treasure, a shark shelter. An underwater cave on the tip of the island provides shelter for sharks during a specific time of the year. Underwater enthusiasts who love swimming with sharks can arrange with the Tuam Islanders for visits to the island.
Traditional art and craft, singing and dancing, and many other customs and traditions are held dear by the Siassi island islanders. They will put up spectacular performances for visitors upon requests.
Pictured is the Kurkur (Rita Island). An island which was formed when an under water volcano erupted.
There are 8 inhabited small atoll islands that together with the main Umboi island make up the Siassi group of Islands.
When visiting Siassi, the beautiful sceneries of the main island, the lakes, the rolling hills and waterfalls are some places one would not want to miss seeing.
The underwater paradise of the atoll islands brings you to the realization that an underwater heaven does exist.
Researchers who want to study underwater volcanoes can visit the Kurkur volcanic island, known as Rita island. Visits to that area is only through agreements with the Kampalap or Kabi villagers, where that island is their sacred place.
Tuam island holds one of the creatio
Traditional art and craft, singing and dancing, and many other customs and traditions are held dear by the Siassi island islanders. They will put up spectacular performances for visitors upon requests.
Pictured is the Kurkur (Rita Island). An island which was formed when an under water volcano erupted.
How to get to Siassi.
By plane
You can charter a plane to land at Siassi.
By sea.
You can use any mode of sea transport to go to Siassi. Please always verify the weather forecast before going out at sea as we usually have high winds and rough seas most times of the year.
For more information on visits to the island, leave us a message:
Phone: (675) 7108 0212
Email: owalap@gmail.com
We will be happy to give you contacts of leaders and tour guides on the island to assist you.
Hand carved wooden bowls and basket from Siassi
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