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3-Hour WWII Private Bus Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

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Overview

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English

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We meet all guests upon arrival at the Alotau cruise port terminal. This tour has two daily sessions named Tour#1 and Tour#2. Tour#1 starts at 9.30am and ends at 12.30pm and Tour#2 starts at 1.30pm and ends at 4.30pm.

Our tour guides will be available on the day as early as 7am before the cruise ship guests disembark. There will be a pre-departure briefing before the start of the tour. The tour will start from Wahuhuba, the south-eastern part of Alotau, where the Japanese Imperial Army initially landed in Milne Bay in 1942. Then the tour will take guests into the heart of Alotau and then leave the boundaries of the town towards the north-west to the Gurney Airport. Along this stretch of the road is where most of the intense fighting took place. There are stop overs along the tour route including at the Corporal John French Memorial, Peter Turnbull Memorial and Gurney Airport.

The tour helps one learn more about WWII history in Milne Bay and remember the sacrifices. Lest we forget.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Japanese landing site at Wahuhuba. See the site where the Japanese first landed in Milne Bay during WWII.

Duration:20 minutes

Operating Schedule:9.30am to 9.50am

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Visit to the Corporal John French Memorial. This is the memorial dedicated to Corporal French, a Victorian Cross recipient who braved enemy fire to save fellow Australian soldiers from the Japanese onslaught.

Duration:50 minutes

Operating Schedule:10.15am to 10.45am

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Visit to the Peter Turnbull War Memorial Park. Peter Turnbull was a Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) officer credited with 12 aerial victories.

Duration:45 minutes

Operating Schedule:11.00am to 11.30am

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Dalai Heights lookout. Take in the breadth and depth of Alotau town with panoramic views and serene beauty as seen from Dalai Heights to end the tour.

Duration:40 minutes

Operating Schedule:11.50am to 12.10pm

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What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

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3-Hour WWII Private Bus Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

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  • Highly recommended Tumbana Tours

    J1510FNjanicec,,Dec 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Tumbana Tours provided an excellent experience. Tour guide Jeff was a great guide, excellent customer service and truly knowledgeable regarding the history of our stops. Communication from Desmond prior to our tour was also of a high standard. Highly recommended!!

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