Visit The Coast, Papua New Guinea
The coastline of mainland PNG is blessed with glorious beaches, superb diving, traditional villages and fascinating reminders of the county’s colourful history.
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The Coast
Papua New Guinea
The coastline of mainland PNG is blessed with glorious beaches, superb diving, traditional villages and fascinating reminders of the county’s colourful history.
Loloata
Just outside Port Moresby, the tiny Coral Sea island of Loloata has superb wreck and reef diving and a relaxed resort which is perfect for those who need to be close to the city or airport. Oro Province lies between the Solomon Sea and the dramatic Owen Stanley Range.
Fauna and flora
The mountainous jungle-clad interior gives way to charming isolated villages and the breathtaking landscape of Tufi. Volcanic eruptions created the unique fjords or 'rias' where the vivid turquoise sea meets the lush rainforest. Here, knowledgeable locals guide bush walks to the villages, and the fjords and waterfalls can be explored by dug-out canoe. The forest is home to the world’s largest butterfly (the Alexandra bird wing) and a great array of birdlife including cockatoos, hornbills, osprey and raggiana birds of paradise.
Diving
The diving is world class with Second World War wrecks, cruising pelagics and exquisite soft and hard corals.
Places within The Coast
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- The tranquil town of Alotau lies at the eastern tip of mainland PNG, in Milne Bay Province. One of the best places to stay is Tawali, just over an hour north of Alotau, with superb diving and varied hiking options.
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- Madang has an excellent cultural centre, several pleasant parks, a thriving market, and countless flying foxes, which hang like fruit from every tree. It also has excellent beaches and diving opportunities.
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- Few visitors make the journey to Milne Bay and those who do tend to be divers. But venture a little further and you will find age-old cultures, friendly villages, pristine wildlife and good accommodation.
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- The peaceful and relaxed Tufi is located on the stunning Cape Nelson. Once home to fishing and rubber industries, this settlement now relies heavily on tourists drawn to the Tufi Dive Resort.
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