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Bougainville Surf Adventure
Our Bougainville surf adventure offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the last frontiers of tropical surfing, with uncrowded Papua New Guinea surf spots and pristine island landscapes. This fully guided, all-inclusive surf and safari expedition combines world-class adventure surfing with an unforgettable journey into a remote island paradise.
Your Papua New Guinea surf trip begins in Port Moresby, where we’ll meet and guide you to our secluded base camp on a tropical island off Bougainville. For six unforgettable days, we’ll chase warm, empty waves in pristine waters, exploring some of the most consistent and uncrowded Bougainville surf spots in the South Pacific.
Every surf session is accessed by boat, unlocking a range of waves to suit all surfers—from fast, barreling reef breaks for shortboarders to long, peeling point breaks perfect for longboarders. Whether you’re chasing clean, glassy rights or playful beach breaks, this Bougainville surf adventure trip delivers world-class conditions.
At the end of your surfing Bougainville surfing adventure trip, we’ll escort you back to Port Moresby, leaving you with unforgettable memories of a true Papua New Guinea surfing adventure.
Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves.
Highlights
- A true surf adventure in one of the planet’s most remote places
- Meet locals who endured 10 years of civil war and now embracing tourism
- Frontier surfing- Quality, completely empty, warm water waves
- Breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes
Itinerary
Fly to Port Moresby, meeting in the evening at the hotel.
Fly from Port Moresby to Buka, transfer by Landcruiser to Arawa. Board a small boat in Arawa and transfer to Surf Camp.
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We will also try to visit local villages, tour the town of Arawa and even try to visit the Panguna mine.
Fly from Arawa to Port Moresby via Buka. The flight leaves in the morning from Arawa so unfortunately a morning surf is not possible. In Port Moresby we will check into a hotel and have a final dinner.
Accommodations
We will spend the first night and the last night of the expedition in a three star accommodation in Port Moresby. All rooms in Port Moresby are twin share.
While in Bougainville we’ll stay in paradise. Our newly built bungalows are located on a quiet, remote offshore island. Each bungalow contains two single beds, a flush toilet, and a large deck overlooking the ocean. They back onto virgin forests, providing a feel of total isolation.
Our base runs on a basic solar system that gives us the ability to charge electronics.
We are also centrally located to access many different surf breaks by boat. The closest is 5 minutes away.
There’s good snorkeling right out the front and loads of fishing opportunities.
Dates & Rates
November – March
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What's Included
- Return flights from Port Moresby to Buka
- Transport from Buka to our base on Tautsina Island
- All meals while at surf camp
- Two boat rides out to the surf each day
- Two nights of hotel rooms in Port Moresby
- Bungalow accommodation on Tautsina Island
- Dedicated surf guide
- Cook
Not Included
- Alcohol
- Travel insurance
- Surf equipment (no rentals available)
Weather
Located just south of the equator the weather in Bougainville is hot and humid. Rain showers are frequent but normally do not last for long. The average temperature is 30C during the day and 26C at night. Wind is normally light and variable.
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The Surfing
On our Bougainville surf adventure we will be the only surfers for more than 1000kms.
There are a variety of waves all within striking distance of our base. Each wave offers something different from long, peels to fast, powerful barreling waves. All waves are reef breaks a few of which break in deep water. Even when the waves are small there is always a spot that offers a decent wave. The closest wave to the break is an outer reef pass that is almost never smaller than head high.
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FAQs
Excellent! There are 8 different set ups all within a 30 minute boat ride from the Surf Camp. The closest break is a 5 minute ride away. There are rights and lefts, fast powerful waves and long cruisey waves. Our guides know the waves will take you to the best spot for the conditions and the requirements of the group.
Although Bougainville has had a turbulent past, the region and it’s people are now embracing tourism. The violence of the past has ceased and it’s now safe to travel the area. You’ll now find a warm and welcoming people who want to put the country’s past behind them.
It’s remote and basic but very comfortable. Guests will sleep in proper beds in a bungalow style building. You can charge your electronics with a solar charging station. There is a composting toilet and fresh water to rinse off the salt. Our local cooks will prepare you hearty, tasty meals.
No, the water is warm, a rash vest and reef booties are all you need.
We suggest bringing 2 boards, as we don’t have many boards available at the surf camp. Having two boards will allow you to change it up depending on the type of waves we surf and if you damage one board you have a back up.
Yes you can purchase beer from the surf camp. We accept Kina or USD. Spirits and wine are difficult to find in Bougainville so if that’s your preference please bring a bottle or two with you.
You won’t need much money, $200 USD in local currency should be more than enough. You can exchange money at the Port Moresby airport.
At the time of writing $1 USD buys 3 Kina.
Participation in any trip is subject to each participant reading and signing our Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement and any additional waivers that are trip specific (the “Waiver(s)”). If the Waiver(s) are not completed, participation in the trip will not be permitted. PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any Occupiers Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
The Waivers are provided for review and completion at the time of booking. A sample of our Waiver can be reviewed here.