Pacific Island Paradises

Papua New Guinea Surfing Papua New Guinea continues to grow in popularity as a surfing destination guaranteeing clean, uncrowded beaches and challenging waves for all levels complemented by friendly local people and a diverse, traditional culture. Port Moresby. There are currently 10 Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea affiliated Surf Clubs in Papua New Guinea including Kavieng, Vanimo, Sunset, Waromo, Yako, Tupira, Sero, Central New Ireland, Dolf and Taurama. Bougainville Island and the Gazelle Peninsula in East New Britain Provinces provide out-of-the-way surfing for the adventurous surfer during the northwest surfing season while Vanimo and Kavieng offer bigger and more powerful waves. There is also the potential for kite surfing all year round especially from April to November along the southern seaboard coastline from Port Moresby to Milne Bay Province. Surfers are blessed with offshore conditions 24-hours a day at Kido Village with both left and right hand point breaks ranging form 4-10ft faces. This is an ideal surfing destination offering both the novice and hardcore surfer the choice of conditions with 150-metre rides on both sides of the point. PNG's main barrier reef stretches along the southern side of the mainland and all the way to Milne Bay province in the east. Here surfers can enjoy the reels off 182  www.paradisesonline.com A popular spot is just 10 minutes from Port Moresby at one of the Surfing Association of PNG's affiliated surf clubs that promotes a safe environment for surfers to use their skills on the reef breaks and a safe and secure environment for the family while more ambitious surfers and kite surfers will enjoy the challenge and thrill of the waves five kilometres out to sea on the main reef. At Vanimo, the seasoned local surfers and the friendly villagers contribute to the amazing surfing culture and spirit that abounds. There are seven different surf breaks with a five-kilometre radius and a choice of waves depending of the surfer's skills. There are around seven breaks in Kavieng that are accessible by dinghy that have been described as truly awe-inspiring. The pristine reefs and uncrowded waves are protected by the local surf area management plan. Tour guides will escort surfers out to ensure they find the best waves of the day subject to wind and swell conditions. In Kavieng, surfers also have access to adventure further afield by chartering a surf charter boat they offers the opportunity to sail the outer islands and experience untouched surfing breaks off the many reefs and atolls. The Surfing Association Papua New Guinea is working towards protecting the environment to maintain a sustainable future for the surf tourism industry with the support of the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority.

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