Category: Sights

During the unenlightened years (2001 – 2016) Manus Island was used as a “Detention Centre” (2001 – 2004) and “Regional Processing Centre” (2012-2016) for innocent asylum seekers. Several famous prisoners were detained here, including Aladdin Sisalem, who was kept as a lone inmate from July 2003 until he was finally granted asylum in Australia in June 2004, and Reza Barati, killed in a riot in February 2014. Take a tour, led by former guards of the Centre, and discover the horrifying conditions and dehumanizing propaganda that is now, thankfully, a thing of the past.

Mt. Dremsel Manus Island’s tallest peak, rising to 718 metres (2,356 ft) above sea level. Mount Dremsel Trekking is day tour based in Lorengau, the capital of Manus Province. We start early to see the beautiful and amazing sunrise in Manus. Mount Dremsel was a volcano that probably erupted 8 – 10 million years ago. It is safe to climb. Medium skill required.

Manus Island is home to the Emerald Green Snail. Its shells are harvested to be sold as jewellery. Take home a unique memento of your trip to Manus Island and be the envy of your friends and family.