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Walk to Waya LaiLai from Waya Island?Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea | ||
Next week I am staying at Octopus resort on Waya island and then transferring to Waya LaiLai Eco resort on neighbouring Waya LaiLia island. I understand it is possible to walk between these two islands at low tide. I am interested if anyone knows or has walked all the way from Octopus to Waya LaiLia Eco resort and if there is a trail to follow and/or terrain involved. I'm sure the boat ride is short and painless but always keen on the path less travelled! thanks | ||
There is a track which goes from Nalauwaki Village (where the Octopus staff live) to Yalobi Village at the southern end of Waya. It is the track which the village children walk if it is not possible to take the boat to school. Takes 1 - 2 hours and goes over the high part of the island. Steep at either end (Waya is a high volcanic island) & you may need a guide to access it. Alternatively you could go round the coast at low tide but I think that would take longer. Have you looked at a map of the island? I could possibly send one if you post an email address - but I have to find it first! | 1 | |
It's possible to follow an unland trail, skipping yalobi village on shore -- it follows the ridge above the coast. The island itself is named Wayasewa -- I think Wayalailai is the name of the resort. I also have not walked all the way to Eco resort. I asume it's a similar sort of trail. | 2 | |
Thanks for your help. Sounds doable given favourable tides. I'll check out the situation when I'm there but will pack the walking shoes! - Good photos too - cheers | 3 | |