Kieta - General Info
Where is Kieta?
Kieta is a coastal town located in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), Papua New Guinea. Nestled on the east coast of Bougainville Island, Kieta provides a sheltered anchorage and access to the nearby Arawa township.
Cruiser Highlights for Kieta
While Bougainville has had a chequered history, cruisers who visited in 2025 report a friendly welcome. A short drive from Kieta is Arawa which was once the capital of Bougainville and serves as a bustling hub today, with lively markets, friendly locals, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Further inland lies Panguna, home to the famous Panguna Mine, which was once one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world.
Kieta is also a gateway to the rest of Bougainville Island, making it a perfect base for those eager to explore the island’s rainforests, coastal trails, and unique history.
Note: The time zone for Bougainville is UTC+11
Position:
06° 12.91’S, 155° 38.14’E (off the town)
Last updated: October 2025
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There is now a permanent Customs/Immigration Officer at the Customs shed in Kieta now, his name is Jeffrey, a very pleasant guy. There are no provisioning facilities in Kieta we traveled by police land rover to Arawa for a fee of 50 kina.
Provisioning in Arawa is very basic and still suffers from the riots with many buildings burned out or destroyed. The anchorage in Kieta is safe, sheltered and good holding at the west end of the bay.