3-Hour WWII Private Bus Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Duration:3 hours
Operating Schedule:First departure for Tour#1 at 9.30am and second departure for Tour#2 at 1.30pm.
We pick up passengers from the Alotau main cruise terminal port in the tour bus before commencing the tour which starts from the Japanese landing site at Wahuhuba, through the main town of Alotau and towards Gurney Airport before returning back to Alotau.
Duration:3 hours
Operating Schedule:First departure for Tour#1 at 9.30am and second departure for Tour#2 at 1.30pm.
We pick up passengers from the Alotau main cruise terminal port in the tour bus before commencing the tour which starts from the Japanese landing site at Wahuhuba, through the main town of Alotau and towards Gurney Airport before returning back to Alotau.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
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3-Hour WWII Private Bus Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous tour with knowledgeable guide.
937cynthiao,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour. It was interesting & informative. Our guide Jeff was very knowledgeable & took us to all significant areas explaining WW11 history & answered all our questions. We also saw & learnt about modern day Milne Bay area & its people inc food & crafts market & sights stops. All our expectations were met or exceeded.
Well done to the team
barney3123,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On a rainy day we set off with Jeff whose knowledge of the area and WW2 was very comprehensive. Much of the evidence of the battle has gone but Jeff was able to take us to specific sites, tell us what happened and make the description very interesting of this significant battle. He gave context, side history plus gave us a current day tour. Des organised the tour and was always available and helpful ensuring success. Well done, very informative and enjoyable half day in this area.
Communication prior to...
Stephen G,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Communication prior to the experience was excellent. Upon arrival for the trip we were informed that our air conditioned transportation was unavailable and Jeff the tour coordinator began to try and secure another vehicle. After at least 30 minutes a vehicle was secured but it was not air conditioned and was too small for the number of people going on the tour. So we crammed in and went on our way. The tour and narrative was good and we saw and learned about this important place in history. Jeff was well informed and a good communicator. The length of the tour ok but did not go the full amounted time.
Not too much to see. 3...
Jean T,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Not too much to see. 3 hour tour was a little less than 2 hours. However, Jeff was an excellent guide
Highly recommended Tumbana Tours
J1510FNjanicec,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tumbana 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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