Papua New Guinea, the world’s second largest island is a unique, spectacularly beautiful destination and, as befitting its’ coastline offers enormous diversity of water sports. Located in the Coral Triangle, said to be the world’s oldest reef system, it is home to the greatest variety of tropical fish and coral in the world.
Key features of diving in PNG are the deep water and the sharp drop offs, many within mere feet of the shoreline, together with an abundance of well-preserved wreck sites from WW11. May to November is high season for diving although, with average water temperature ranging from 25-29 degrees Celsius, it is possible to dive and snorkel all year round. In addition to coastal resorts there are also a number of live aboard boats.
Fishing enthusiasts can put their skills to the test trying to catch a famous Black Bass and Barramundi found in just about any of PNG’s coastal areas
There’s plenty of options to Kayak; paddle from New Ireland along a chain of remote exotic islands to New Hanover. There’s always a warm welcome from the islanders who rarely see outsiders and live from the sea. Kayaking in PNG offers outstanding cultural experiences with the possibility of village stays.
Visitors can also discover PNG’s remote areas and fascinating culture whilst cruising, there is now a steady increase in the number of operators offering expeditions around PNG’s magnificent shores.
Surfing for the enthusiast is a must on PNG: with a consistent 18-25 knot wind in some parts of the island and kilometers of untouched reef breaks. There are wave riders and blue lagoons for the flat-water specialists. The prime breaks and the warm water combined with the Larubada trade wind makes for ideal surfing conditions.
Splinters, the award winning surf film, documenting the emerging indigenous surf culture in Papua New Guinea, screens next week at venues in the U.K. While Cornwall and Bristol are both sold out tickets are still available at London Riverside studios for the event on May 28.
Andy Able, President of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea will give a presentation and Q & A session on the amazing waves and culture of PNG and discuss work he is leading to establishing a sustainable surfing system with benefits for the host community.
The film and evening are not just about surfing and will appeal to a broader audience, with interests in emerging cultures and societal challenges.
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