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PNG Frontier Surfaris

Think most boat tripS these days include hordes of other charters rocking up at the same spots? Many might, this one does not. If fun, uncrowded surf in a perfect and untouched location sounds up your alley, read on.

the basics

There’s accommodation for 12 guests, but a limit of surfers to eight onboard. All twin share rooms boast standard size beds. Rooms are serviced daily. There’s full air-con, sat phone, huge outdoor dining table to seat 14. Indoor lounge/entertainment area has comfy lounge, bean bags, board games, plus a large movie and book selection. The vessel also runs two high-speed tenders, so groups can split the breaks, or surf, or fish.

time in transit

in the air:
East coast Oz to Port
Moresby 4hrs
Port Moresby to Kavieng
1.5 hrs
on the ground:
Kavieng to PNG Explorer
5 mins
once aboard:
Sailing until first surfable
break 6 hours

surf season stats

prime time:
December to March
in season:
October, November & April
don’t bother:
May to September

expedition essentials

hardware: Shortboard and a fish would be ideal, plus a longboard if you like to get your log on. BYO small ding repair kit.
non-surf: Sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid and any of your own meds.
medical:Guests must have emergency medical evacuation insurance before they step on board. Anti-malaria inoculations are also necessary.

five waves you want to ride

WAVE IN SHORT
HEAVINESS  FUNCROWDS SUITS
Valavala  Friendly and super-fun right- hander for all abilities, with 30-to-40-metre rides. 3/10 8/10 Usually PNG Surfaris guests only. Everyone.
Korangai A button of reef in the middle of a bay, with a well-shaped barrel. 7/10 9/10 Usually PNG Surfaris guests only. Intermediate level surfers and upwards.
Malilli A picture-perfect left-hand point break, only 300 metres from Valavala and Korangai. 3/10 8/10 Usually PNG Surfaris guests only. Everyone.
Apostles Left-hand point breaking on a super-fun flat bed of rock. 4/10 8/10 ONLY PNG Surfaris guests. Everyone.
Nuggets Long right-hand point break; up to 100 metres of tubes and walls on offer. 8/10 8/10 ONLY PNG Surfaris guests. Everyone.
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Agents

The Perfect Wave
www.theperfectwave.com.au

Surf Travel Company
www.surftravel.com.au

Atoll Travel
www.atolltravel.com

World Surfaris
www.worldsurfaris.com

Freeline Indonesian Surf Adventures
www.freelinesurf.com.au

Surf The Earth Go Tours
www.surftheearth.com.au