Woodlark Island (Muyuw)
A distinct island destination east of the Trobriands, with community histories and connections across the Massim region.
An encounter shaped by local welcome.
Woodlark, also known as Muyuw, is part of Milne Bay’s wider island geography. A 2024 expedition account describes a hosted visit at Wabunun Village, including a welcome at the school and time spent talking with residents.
Plan a visit around an actual local invitation. An expedition account does not mean a village offers a daily visitor programme, and hosts should decide which places and activities are suitable to share.
Planning your visit
Confirm a host and transport arrangements for your specific destination on Woodlark. Allow time for changes in weather or local circumstances.
A locally hosted experience
Ask the appropriate hosts which places and activities they are comfortable sharing. Confirm fees, photography permission, transport and a return plan before setting out. Buy directly from local makers where possible and carry waste away.
Find local guided toursResearch checked 22 October 2026. Photographs remain credited to their original sources. Regional or archival views are identified in their captions.