It has been possible to dive the cave in the past, but at present the local landowner is not allowing divers to enter the underground waterways. The town has a commanding position overlooking the islands, and a limestone bluff in the centre of town was turned into bunkers and gun emplacements by the Japanese. It can still be explored today. Down the coast at Panapae are the remains of 5 Japanese tanks, slowly being dissolved by the sea. Guns, planes and other military machinery, as well as trenches and shelters, are constantly being discovered in the forest.
Accommodation is clean and comfortable, and each room has balcony and sea view.
Daily diving is offered from the resort to Kavieng's incredible dive sites. Transfer to Malagan Beach Resort for 8 nights, room only. A 15 minute boat tride from Kavieng, Lissenung Island is a low lying coral island surrounded by a sandy white beach and fringing coral reef. Accommodation is for just 8 people in rustic wooden huts on stilts. Central bathing hut and restaurant bar are in the same style.