Best of Finschhafen

Pictures by DIANA ZURENUOC-MOU

East of Lae is Finschhafen, one of the most-beautiful places in the country, with a lot of history.

Its proximity to Lae and abundance of white sandy beaches make it a great weekend escape.

Butaweng waterfalls and Langemak Bay are the pick of the mainland swimming spots.

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu hopes that the beauty and history of Finschhafen can help turn it into a thriving tourist destination.

Take my breath away: Talecgidu, Buki, Finschhafen. Dec 31 2017.

Memories of Sweet Finschhafen: Bidding farewell to loved ones at Buki Wharf, Finschhafen, on board Lutheran Shipping's mv Gejamsao. Jan 2012. 

Buki Wharf the way it used to be: The once-bustling Buki Wharf, Finschhafen. Jan 2012.

Sweet Finschhafen: From Buki Beach looking out to Gingala village and point on the left and the northern tip of Matuala Island on the right. Dec 31 2017.

God's Hand: Rising moon over Matuala Island, shines over Buki Bay, Finschhafen. Dec 31 2017.

Islands in the sun: Buki Wharf, Finschhafen, on the right and the southern tip of Matuala and Kumbam islands in the background. Dec 31 2017.

I am sailing: This is how the Kandes sail out of Sweet Finschhafen to Lae. Matuala Island in the background middle, Simbuac Island on the left and Kumbam Island on the right. Jan 5 2018.

Paradise Live: Kilung hamlet (the Namoa family home) between Buki Wharf and Dregerhafen High School, Finschhafen.Jan 2012.

Malacsega village, Finschhafen. Jan 2015.

Dreger Point, Finschhafen. Jan 2014.