Lolobau Island is an island in the Bismarck Sea, within the West New Britain Province of the Islands Region, in northern Papua New Guinea.
During World War II a number military actions occurred near Lolobau Island including in early 1943.[1] For example, on May 3, 1943 B-24 Liberator of the United States 5th Air forces attacked shipping near the island.[2]
Lolobau Island is home to the Lolobau Volcano.[3] It is recorded as having erupted in the 20th century.[4]
It is a volcanic island of the Bismarck Archipelago group.
It is located just north of New Britain island in the archipelago. Ulawun is an active volcano across the strait from Lolobau Island.