Samarai & Kwato

Interior of Kwato church. Photograph: Doini Island Plantation Resort.

A small island. A far-reaching story.

Samarai was once the region’s administrative and trading centre. Nearby Kwato became known for its mission, schooling and practical training, including boatbuilding. These histories sit alongside the deeper histories of the people whose islands they are.

Their legacy includes local enterprise and social change, as well as colonial encounters. Visit with a local guide who can connect the buildings and landscapes to the stories held by communities today.