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Local favourite beach · Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Direction Point

Gumsupwan Point

Direction Point is a beach in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

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Direction Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Direction Point

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Direction Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -9.16088, 153.02297. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Direction Point safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Direction Point yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Direction Point?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Direction Point?

    Nearby: Nubara Island (river spot, 15 km), Woodlark Island (river spot, 39 km), Reu Island (river spot, 17 km), Kavatana Church (church, 4 km), Kumarau Bay (beach, 11 km), Buyuasi Bay (beach, 11 km).