Tufi Resort

Description

Perched dramatically atop sheer volcanic cliffs above one of Papua New Guinea’s only true fjord systems, Tufi Resort sits in remote Oro Province roughly 250 miles east of Port Moresby and just 80 miles from the famed Kokoda Trail. This boutique 26-room property, run for decades by the Honey family, occupies the site of the original colonial district office and later a WWII PT boat base, and today pairs comfortable eco-cabin-style accommodation with 180-degree panoramic views over sea, mountains, and fjord. Tufi’s diving is genuinely unique in the region: divers can explore pristine, largely untouched outer reef walls in one dive, then slip into the calm, glassy waters of the fjords themselves for exceptional macro hunting among gobies, nudibranchs, shrimp, and clams, alongside wreck sites from the Pacific War. Water stays warm year-round, roughly 26–30°C, with visibility often exceeding 30 meters on the outer reefs. The wetter months from December through March bring calmer seas but river runoff that can cloud nearshore water, while the drier season from May to September offers clearer conditions though occasionally stronger winds; many operators consider October and November, the calm “doldrum” period between trade wind seasons, the sweet spot. Beyond diving, Tufi offers immersive cultural experiences—village stays, traditional cooking, weaving, and performances—making it a complete adventure destination above and below the waterline.

Official website: https://www.tufiresort.com