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Duke of York Islands

#162 among destinations in Papua New Guinea

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Duke of York Islands
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Alternative names: Area: 22.39 mi²Total islands: 13Archipelago: Bismarck ArchipelagoCoordinates: 4°9'51"S, 152°27'22"E
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East New BritainPapua New Guinea

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Duke of York Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Duke of York Island, Kabakon.

  • duke of york island0.9 miSE
    Island

    Duke of York Island

    23 min walk • Duke of York Island is the largest island of Duke of York Islands, Papua New Guinea, at 4.1666667°S 152.4666667°E. The island is named after Prince Edward, the brother of King George III of Great Britain.

  • kabakon kokopo6.5 miSW
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    Kabakon, Kokopo

    165 min walk • Kabakon or Kaka Kon Island is a small island in group of Duke of York Islands in the Bismark Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. August Engelhardt chose Kabakon as the island to establish his Sun-worshiping sect, notable for only eating coconuts, from 1902 until his death.

Where to next? Visit east new britain East New Britain region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Papua New Guinea.

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