DISCOVER OUR WAVES
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CHOOSE YOUR MISSION SURFING: As a surf destination, Papua New Guinea is relatively new to surfing enthusiasts. You might be surprised to find that breaks here are just as challenging and exhilarating as in any other location. PNG has unlimited surfing potential from October to April during monsoon seasons and thousands of miles of coastline just waiting to be explored – not to mention breath taking scenery and pristine coast atolls. Located just south of the Equator and 100 miles to the north of Australia. PNG enjoys warm waters ad consistent waves, complemented by the rich and diverse traditional culture of people in its premier surf destinations of Vanimo, Wewak, Madang and New Ireland provinces. KITE SURFING: Great surfing isn’t all that PNG offers. The same winds that surfers enjoy also make for perfect kite surfing. Relatively undiscovered, the warm waters of PNG are uncrowded and ideal for kite enthusiasts. The reef breaks provide great action for wave rider, while the pristine blue lagoons lure flat-water fans. Visit PNG from late May through to November to take advantage of the Laurabada trade winds, providing consistent 10.25 knot winds. Kite surfers should focus their attention on the southern part of PNG. Areas around Port Moresby and Milne Bay have optimal conditions and stunning scenery. Fifteen minutes from Port Morseby, Sero beach’s large lagoon gives way to a surf break 500 yards out. Daugo Island is a 20 minute boat ride from the city and one of the best local spots to kite surf. Two hours down the cost, Hula is a large peninsula that receives the full brunt of Laurabada winds, creating the optimal environment for kite surfers.
COME TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA
A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAVES. A MILLION DIFFERENT JOURNEYS.
DEFINITION OF SURF MANAGEMENT PLAN (SMP) In the eyes of the modern world, many still consider PNG to be relatively ancient by virtue of a contrasting landscape, its people and old customs. At the same time, in regard to surfing in PNG, we are surpassing current expectations and are at the cutting edge with a new world approach – namely sustainability and longevity. Working together, the SAPNG in conjunction with the surf industry, tourism operators and traditional reef custodians, have developed a unique and defining feature that crystallises a truly memorable PNG surf experience – SMP’s (Surf Management Plan). The vast majority of PNG’s land ownership is under traditional customary clans. For coastal communities, this extends to traditional and custodial rights to fringing reefs. SMP’s are essentially access agreements which enlist sustainable quota limits in exchange for fees of levies. These have a 2 fold effect of supporting the development of surf clubs and the sport itself, whilst also generating a passive income stream for the reef custodial communities. In addition the SMP initiatives provide for: • Recognition of traditional rights • Growth of community development initiatives • Fostering good community relations • Sustainable quotas to avoid surfer overcrowding • Conservation and awareness of the marine environment • Tourism, awareness benefits and participation Visionary? No! Simply seeing the future in light of the past – Awareness! For more information on surfing and kite surfing in PNG contact: Andrew C. Abel, ML (President) Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea, Inc. (SAPNG) PO Box 240, University PO, NCD, Papua New Guinea Tel: + 675 326 3999 Fax: + 675 326 3999 Mob: + 675 7686 7979 Email: sapng06@yahoo.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/surfingpapuanewguinea Skype: andy.surfpng Website: www.sapng.com For further information on travelling to Papua New Guinea visit, www.papuanewguinea.travel
SURFING ASSOCIATION OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, INC. Papua New Guinea – Registered surf travel agents & tour operators: AUSTRALIA & USA WORLD SURFARIS PTY LTD PO BOX 180 Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557, Australia Tel: + 617 5444-4011 Fax: + 617 5444-4911 Free call: 1800 611 163 (Australia only) Email: info@worldsurfaris.com www.worldsurfaris.com
NO LIMIT ADVENTURES LTD (EUROPE) Tel: + 617 4053 3882 Fax: + 61 437 933 381 Email: info@nolimitadventures.com.au www.nolimitadventures.com.au
NIUGINI HOLIDAYS PTY LTD Suite 103, 46A, Macleay Street Potts Point, NSW 2011 Australia Toll Free: 1300 850 020 Sydney Tel: + 612 9290 2055 Brisbane Tel: + 617 3221 8897 Cairns Tel: + 617 4039 2251 Fax: + 612 9267 6118 Email: info@nghols.com or info@ngholidays.com www.nghols.com TA Lic No. NSW2TA5688/QLD3074890
THE PERFECT WAVE CO. PTY LTD SUITE 38/42-46 Wattie Rd Brookvale, NSW Australia Tel: 1300 00 Wave Tel: + 612 9939 0809 Fax: + 612 9939 8390 Email: info@theperfectwave.com.au www.theperfectwave.com.au
PNG JAPAN CO LTD (JAPAN) Tel: + 675 323 1321 / 323 2103 Fax: + 675 327 1828 Email: png japan.pom001@gmail.com www.png-japan.co.jp Registered Land and Sea based Operators NUSA ISLAND RETREAT New Ireland Province Email: nir@global.net.pg www.nusaislandretreat.com.pg
TUPIRA SURF CLUB, ULINGAN BAY Madang Province Email: tupira.surfpng@gmail.com www.tupirasurfclub.com
PNG FRONTIER SURFARIS New Ireland Province Email: pngsurfaris@global.net.pg www.pngsurfaris.com
DOLPHIN ENTERPRISE LIMITED Port Moresby, Central Province Email: craig@mvgoldendawn.com RUBIO PLANTATION RETREAT, NEW GUINEA ECO TOURS LTD New Ireland Province Email: shaneclark@newirelandsurf.com www.newirelandsurf.com
ADVENTURES IN PARADISE SURF CHARTERS New Ireland Province Email: tikitu@adventuresinparadise.com.pg www.adventuresinparadise.com.pg
Manus
Vanimo
Sandaun
VANIMO SURF LODGE LTD – VANIMO Sandaun Province Email: surfvanimo@bigpond.com
Surfing and Kite Surfing hot spots
Lorengau
BISMARCK SEA
Wewak
Lihir
Kavieng
New Ireland
Ambunti
Rabaul
Western Highlands Madang Enga
Indonesia
East Sepik
Tabubil
Wabag
Jiwaka
Hela Mt Hagen
Kiunga
Minj Kundiawa Goroka
Southern Highlands
Western
Kokopo
West New Britain
Morobe
Buka
East New Britain
Kimbe
Madang
Tari
Mendi
Kimbe Bay
Bougainville
Hoskins
Arawa
Lae Bulolo Simbu Eastern Gulf Highlands
SOLOMON SEA
Kerema
Daru
Popondetta Kokoda Tufi
Oro
Gulf of Papua
Central National Capital District
CORAL SEA
Australia
Solomon Islands
Losuia
Port Moresby
Alotau
Milne Bay
Misima
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S E V A W D E D W O R C N U T N E R E F F i D A THOUSAND Visit www.papuanewguinea.travel Information correct at the time of publication. ©PNG Tourism Promotion Authority – February 2016
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