The Green Islands which includes Nissan Island is a small archipelago of islands in the Solomon Sea, within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, in north eastern Papua New Guinea. They are situated about 200km northwest of Bougainville Island and about 200kms east of Rabaul and New Britain Island and make an excellent stopping point if travelling "over the top" of New Ireland, to or from Kavieng.
Southern passage approach waypoint:
04 30 288S,154 09 844E.
From there head directly to 04 30 190S, 154 10 258E. Turn to starboard and anchor in front of the sandy beach - look for the long term yacht anchored there.
This is a very remote location. The people here live very basic lives in relation to western lifestyles. Their houses are made out of the wood from the rain forest and they don’t have any power or solar panels or any form of technology. However, you will receive an incredibly warm welcome from the villagers who are happy to trade seafood including lobster as well fresh fruits and vegetables.
See this report for some great information from cruisers who visited in late 2023: Papua New Guinea: Do Your Homework for an Amazing Experience
04° 30.29'S,154° 09.84'E (S. pass)
Last updated: March 2024.
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