Duke of York Islands

#162 among destinations in Papua New Guinea

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The Duke of York Islands are a group of islands located in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. They are found in St George's Channel between New Britain and New Ireland islands and form part of the Bismarck Archipelago. The Duke of York Islands were named in 1767 by Philip Carteret to honour Prince Edward, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and younger brother of George III of the United Kingdom. ()

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.

0.9 miSE
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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.
6.5 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.

Duke of York Islands

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Duke of York Islands plan & book

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

Duke of York Island

Kabakon, Kokopo