The Western Islands are a group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, and within Manus Province of the Islands Region, in northern Papua New Guinea. Geography They are located north and west of Manus Island off the northeastern coast of New Guinea island in the Bismarck Sea of the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. The Western Islands' tropical rainforests include several distinct ecoregions. Islands Islands in the group include: Aua Island Hermit Islands Kaniet Islands (Anchorite Islands) Sae Island Ninigo Islands Wuvulu Island See also External links Geographical Names in the Western Islands Wuvulu.com: The Western Islands Archipelagoes of Papua New Guinea Bismarck Archipelago Manus Province Geography of Melanesia