Tufi Dive Resort

OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFER - STAY 7 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 5.

Tufi offers a boutique resort, nestled on top of the only fjords in Papua New Guinea. It is located at Cape Nelson in Oro Province some 130 kilometres due east of Kokoda and not too far from the Milne Bay and Oro Province border. Tufi offers 24 hour reticulated power, all air-conditioned bungalows. Not only does it offer pristine reefs and amazing underwater macro but Tufi also offers a range of exciting adventure activities, with everything from bat caving to deep sea fishing, bush and nature walks where many species of birds are seen, kayaking as well as snorkeling trips for non-divers and overnight village stays.

You will find perfect peace, no traffic, no television, no newspapers, no pollution. A holiday that makes the outside world and all the daily stresses seem a million miles away in another time. Local tribal villages give visitors an insight into indigenous culture, through a range of specially designed cultural activities. Tufi offers a truly cultural experience that no other resort has to offer from outrigger safaris, treks to remote locations, to cultural shows and overnight stays in village guesthouses.

The orchids, birds and butterflies of the rainforest and lowland areas through guided bushwalks and overnight treks that are as outrageously beautiful as the underwater scenery enjoyed by divers.

Located on the north eastern coast of Papua New Guinea, 250 kilometres north east of Port Moresby, Tufi Resort is perched on the flanking slopes of Mount Trafalgar overlooking sheer rock faces that plunge into an enclosed picturesque fjord draped in exotic rainforest to the waters edge. The resort is boutique and up market with bungalows nestled among the only fjords in Papua New Guinea. Tufi not only offers pristine reefs and amazing muck dives but offers visitors the chance to experience the vibrant culture of the local villages through a range of specially designed cultural activities. We also offer a range of exciting adventure activities, with everything from bat caving to deep sea fishing and can cater to most individual needs. At Tufi, experience sun-filled days and air conditioned comfort, magnificent views and the creature comforts you would expect from a truly memorable holiday.

Meals

All meals are included in the package, unless otherwise stated. In cases where food is not included in the package, you will be required to purchase a meals package, as all meals are eaten together. 

Diving

We can arrange dives in the morning, afternoon or early evening all year round. Typically our dive boat departs each morning at 8:30am to the outer reefs. Our dive shop can provide all equipment rentals for divers, snorkellers, kayakers and canoers. We have limited gear available for sale and can do basic repairs if required. We have film for sale but it is best if you bring along all your own photography gear. We do have wash tanks on the boats and on shore and our staff will wash down all your dive and photography gear, storing it for next use.

Tufi offers some of the most superb year round diving and snorkelling in the world. We have pristine off-shore reefs available for most of the year. We have the world’s most accessible muck dive available all year round, where you can find the most diverse range of macro life, from mating Mandarin fish to Moray eels to the tiniest, microscopic nudibranchs. We are also the only location in PNG, and the southern hemisphere that can offer year-round dives in the unspoiled waters of the fjords. We also have a fabulous range of WWII wrecks, from the easily accessible PT boats of the Tufi Wharf to the Black Jack and S Jacob which require a special charter but are two stunningly intact WWII wrecks.

The visibility at Tufi is generally 30m + all year round with a temperature averaging 26ºC - 29 ºC. The resort has a 30 foot high speed purpose built dive boat that can access even the furtherest reefs. We also have a smaller dive vessel for closer reefs and accessing the fjords.

Night fjord dives are available on request. For dive trips to S Jacob and Black Jack, please see example of costs below. These dives would only be done during the months of November through April and entirely dependant upon sea conditions. Due to fuel costs and distance this is not covered under normal dive prices and must be arranged privately with the resort. A suggested itinerary for these wreck dives is outlined below.

Tufi Resort and Regional Centre is located at the former Tufi PT Boat Base. Off the wharf there is a large amount of wreckage and debris, including a PT Boat. As well as these items, there is a large concrete boat, empty 200 litre drums and anti-tank barriers. A very interesting dive of almost 50m just a short swim from the wharf. Two PT Boat Propellers we recovered from SS Masaya in 1997. The top prop has two bullet holes near the tip of one blade. These holes were made by Japanese bullets when the ship was under attack and being strafed and bombed. This holed prop was cleaned and donated to the Tufi Dive Resort at Tufi Harbor. which was the advanced PT Base that Masaya had sailed from carrying material for a new advanced PT Base at Cape Ward Hunt.

Accommodation

The resort offers nineteen air-conditioned bungalows ranging from standard to deluxe, and a limited number of budget fan-only rooms with shared bathroom facilities. These 8 rooms are to cater for the backpacker market. All bungalows have stunning views either of the fjords or the ocean. All meals, accommodation and transfers are included in the tariff. Drinks are available from the licensed bar at extra cost, along with bottled water and soft drinks. The resort operates all year round and can also cater for conferences, meetings and exhibitions. We will also accept bookings for the whole resort, subject to sufficient notice. Our deluxe bungalows have tea and coffee making facilities including a fridge, a writing desk and outdoor setting overlooking the fjords. Power supply is 24 hours (240v Australian standard). We offer guests a laundry service for additional cost. We have a range of activities available and can provide child minding services. The resort has a dive shop, a gift shop and can provide some basic items like sunscreen and insect repellant for sale. There is also a trade store close by that sells very basic items. We can provide for special needs, if adequate notice is given.

New Deluxe Units
10 air conditioned with fans, bar fridges with private bathroom & deck, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers

Standard Air Conditioned Bungalows
5 air conditioned with fans, with private bathroom & deck, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers

Double Family Bungalows
air conditioned, 4 bungalows adjoined by common bathroom, fans, screens, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers

Overnight Village Stays
village huts & transfers outside toilet and wash facilities, includes mattress, sheets and mosquito nets

Room Facilities

• 1 queen bed and 1 single bed
• bar fridge-stocked on request with customers preference (at cost)
• hairdryers foc
• hot and cold showers
• air-conditioning
• includes all meals
• children up to 10 years FOC
• transfers