Panasia island feels like it belongs in the South Pacific, with Fiji and Raratonga, rather than Papua New Guinea. This lovely island beach, which is part of the Louisiade archipelago, offers everything a great paradise should have: white sand, blue sea, and lots of room. P

Panasia Island is a vision of silent islands, secluded and calm. When staring down at the calm water and islands, the cliffs soar to the sky. It's a mix of white sand, turquoise sea, and lush greenery. It is a beautiful island with craggy limestone cliffs and projecting coral reefs.

Panasia Island is a Papua New Guinean island that is part of the Louisiade Archipelago's Calvados Chain. It's near Pana Varavara, at the western extremity of the Calvados Chain in the Louisiade Islands, in the Milne Bay province. This island is used by the locals to grow sweet potato crops. The fresh air on the pristine island combined with the calm jade green water brings the most peaceful emotions to visitors to this place.

• Location: Louisiade

Blanche Bay is a bay in Rabaul in New Britain, Papua New Guinea. In 1872, the HMS Blanche, commanded by Captain Cortland Simpson, discovered the bay and named it. On Rabual, Kokopo offers a stunning view of nature at its most forceful, right in the middle of the volcanoes.

There are a few resorts and hotels with waterfront views in the area, but the harbor's most striking feature is the backdrop of smoking volcanoes, notably the massive Tavurvur. The waterfront, where banana boats (speed boats) dock on the beach's east end and their drivers wait for a charge or go fishing, is a great place to soak in the atmosphere. These boats go across the province, including the Duke of Yorks and New Ireland.

Under the shade of the large trees, the operators typically sleep through the noon heat or congregate in small groups, playing cards and listening to string bands on their salty ghetto blasters. Blanche Bay is one of the most attractive destinations in this beautiful country.

• Location: Kokopo

Buka Island is a tiny island in Bougainville's northern sector, and it is the busiest portion of the region. In fact, Buka has a tourist information office, which is about as rare as hen's teeth in Papua New Guinea. Buka Island and Bougainville are fantastic places to go swimming and fishing, and the pristine seas provide lots of possibilities for snorkeling.

Buka is a moderately flat island with a north-south axis of 52 kilometers (32 miles) and a west-east axis of up to 18 kilometers (11 miles). The Buka Passage, a small, deep, and fast-moving tidal canal roughly 200 meters (660 ft) wide, separates it from Bougainville. For the most of the year, the east coast is windward, with a coastal cliff that juts out into the sea, leaving just a small and frequently stony beach. On the east coast, which is pummeled by ocean winds and heavy waves, a coral reef surrounds the entire island; on the west coast, it expands out into lagoons.

Because to the limestone morphology, most of the islands have minimal surface water. This is an issue for the island's residents, particularly during the dry season, when the villagers rely on the "kukubui" springs at the base of the cliffs for water.

• Location: Bougainville

Bramble Haven is an atoll in the Deperre Islands. Milne Bay's gorgeous and peaceful lagoon is awash in vivid turquoise and azure colours. As you sail across beautiful seas, you'll feel as if you're floating in paradise.

Bramble Haven is a tiny atoll-like structure that is 17 km wide and 11 km long. A rectangular lagoon is surrounded by the five most notable reefs. The reefs are large and partially submerged. Punawan (51 ha), the little Duperre Island, Siva, and Panapwa Awanagamwana are five small islands in the northern portion of Bramble Haven that are also known as Duperré Islands.

Bramble Haven has been listed on the Tentative List of Papua New Guinea for the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2006 in the category "Mixed objects," which combines both cultural and natural heritage criteria, along with the Conflict Group, the Jomard Islands, Samarai and Lunn Island under the name: Milne Bay Seascape (Pacific Jewels of Marine Biodiversity).

You may also fish in Bramble Haven. Please use your best judgment when deciding where you can fish, and observe all local rules. Regulations for fishing in this area might change throughout the year. Before you go fishing, be sure to check this page for the most up-to-date rules and restrictions for the current season.

• Location: Deperre

Harlen Beach in the Depapre area is technically on New Guinea's mainland, although it is truly part of Papua. The area is located near Jayapura on the island's northern shore. Only accessible by boat, the beach is great for snorkeling over reefs, basking in crystal clear seas, or simply resting. The boat ride across the gorgeous waterways alone is worth the trip.

In Depapre, Harlen Beach is a welcome beach destination. Harlen Beach offers a variety of attractions, including dog-friendly areas, fire pits, and bathrooms. Fishing, hiking, and snorkeling are just a few of the activities available at this beach. It's also easy to get a bite to eat because there are food shops and restaurants in the vicinity.

Harlem Beach is perhaps Papua's loveliest beach, thanks in part to the residents who take careful care of it. As a result, they charge a 20,000 rupiah admission fee, making heaven a steal.

• Location: Papua