Activities in New Ireland Province
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Kavieng Surf Club
Calling all surfers! Kavieng has an up-and-coming surf scene (luckily it's still a fairly secret surfing Nirvana), with a good range of reef breaks, both lefts and rights, that are easily accessible. They vary in difficulty, depending on the size and direction of the swell. From November to late April, swells of up to 2.4m are not unheard of. What makes surfing here so unique is the lack of crowds - utter bliss if you come from, say, Bali.
Even if it's growing in popularity, the Kavieng Surf Club ensures that the number of surfers is kept at a sustainable level thanks to a surf quota system. Among the most thrilling spots are Pikinini, Karanas, Nago Island, Edmago Island,…
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Cycling
Feel like enjoying the scenery and atmosphere from the saddle instead of a seat in a car or PMV? Cycling is an ecofriendly and cheap way to discover New Ireland's east coast along cycle-friendly Boluminski Hwy. You can choose your own pace and become intimate with local communities. Boluminski Hwy seems to have been purpose-built for cycling, with very little traffic, no pollution, a surfaced road that's perfectly flat, and a number of guesthouses conveniently located along the way.
You can cover the whole stretch in four to five days.
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Pelagic Pursuits
Kavieng has terrific sportfishing. Now is your chance to tackle marlin, tuna, trevally, jack and sailfish. Run by Peter McEwan, Pelagic Pursuits, located inside the Zen 48 store in Kavieng, offers charter fishing trips. The best area extends off the northern tip of Lavongai (New Hanover). Price starts at around K2500 per day for four anglers.
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Scuba Ventures
Dorian and Cara run Scuba Ventures, an excellent dive shop on the waterfront. A single boat dive will set you back about A$65 (A$125 for a two-tank dive). An open-water certification costs about A$660.
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Imajica
Imajica offers high standard, week-long cruises off New Ireland aboard a splendid 82-foot schooner, as well as surfaris and diving trips.
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Adventure in Paradise Yacht Charters
Operated by a dynamic couple, Adventure in Paradise Yacht Charters, next door to Nusa Island Retreat, offers 'surfaris' in the area.
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Tabo Meli's Rainbow Tours
Guided cycling tours around Kavieng and down the Boluminski Hwy can be organised through Tabo Meli's Rainbow Tours
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Nusa Island Retreat
Guided cycling tours around Kavieng and down the Boluminski Hwy can be organised through Nusa Island Retreat.
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