Past the docks to the north lies Hanuabada, the original Motu village. Although it is still built over the sea on stilts, the original wood and thatched houses were destroyed by fire during WWII. They were rebuilt in all-Australian building materials, corrugated iron and fibrocement, but it’s an interesting place and the people have retained many traditional Motu customs.
You cannot simply wander around the villages if you are not a guest or if you don’t have a local guide – ask your hotel to suggest someone.
