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- Description
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Crystal clear water, white sandy beaches, friendly people, spectacular coral reefs, world class surf breaks, abundant fishing, picturesque villages, fascinating cultures, idyllic palms and unforgettable sunsets make this region a travellers delight and an unspoilt, isolated paradise. What better way to completely experience all that is on offer than the simplicity and freedom of a live-aboard yacht charter.
The islands of the Bismarck Archipelago are untouched by mass tourism, untroubled by 5-star resorts and package tourists not interested in the culture of the country that they are visiting. Every experience that you have will feel like you are the first to experience it, the first person to visit this island village, surf this wave or snorkel on this reef.
Undiscovered waves going unridden? – Plenty of them.The Crew
Tiki Tu’s owners are Adam and Dani Smith. Both are originally from Melbourne, in Australia’s southern state of Victoria. Adam has been sailing and surfing his whole life, and with Dani spent most of their holiday time travelling and surfing in tropical island destinations for 10 years before coming to Papua New Guinea in 2002. They fell in love with New Ireland and the excellent sailing grounds, surfing, snorkelling and fishing that it offers, as well as the unique culture and genuine friendliness of the people. Dani brings with her over 10 years experience in Melbourne restaurants. Together they offer a comprehensive package, and are proud to show you the beautiful locations that they found in their initial trip to New Ireland.
The Boat
As the first surf charter operation in Papua New Guinea, Adventures In Paradise have been lucky to have pioneered some great surfing locations. Adam, your skipper, has been surfing for over 35 years and is the best person to take you surfing to the breaks in this area, many of which he was the first ‘white-skin’ to surf. All breaks are uncrowded reefs and points, most with an excellent anchorage nearby or right next to the break. Easily accessible, with heaps of variety, and open to the north-west swells that hit the area from November through to April. The surf averages 3-5 foot.
In an effort to promote sustainable development of the sport of surfing and surf tourism, the Niu Ailan Surfriders Alliance (NASA) manage and oversee Surf Management Plans in four areas of New Ireland.
Kavieng, Lavongai, East Coast and Central Coast
The Management Plans are essentially a surf quota system with prescribed base fees, and are not exclusive to New Ireland, as other forms exist in other parts of Papua New Guinea, with the aim of fostering local club development, community development initiatives, good relations and just as importantly, sustainable surf tourism development and a truly unforgettable PNG surfing experience.
Tiki Tu generally heads to the Lavongai area, but also does charters within the Kavieng area. You can opt to book into both plans to keep your options open. Or do a couple of days in the Kavieng area, then move onto the Lavongai area. Or you can just head out to Lavongai. The choice is yours.
All visiting surfers to New Ireland must pay the following fees, and be booked into the relevant Surf Management Plan(s):
- $25.00 per surfer Surf Association of PNG (SAPNG) levy,
- $10 per surfer per day Niu Ailan Surfriders Alliance (NASA) / Kavieng Surf Club (KSC) fee
There are no surf transfer fees on board Tiki Tu.
Adventures In Paradise are endorsed by the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea (SAPNG), and are members of the Niu Ailan Surfriders Alliance. When booking with Adventures In Paradise, you can rest assured that you will be booked into the surf quota.
Guests aboard Tiki Tu are often surprised to discover that PNG has an indigenous form of surfing, practiced long before the arrival of the white skins and modern surfboards. Surf craft are usually discarded and reshaped pieces of outrigger canoe hulls and ridden either lying down or sometimes standing up. Crew are blown away by the stoke and spirit the local kids have for surfing. This is perhaps the most pure form of surfing experience available left on the planet. We suggest you see it while you still can. The best thing about cruising this area is the real possibility of finding that virgin wave. If you’re not the first person ever to have surfed it, you will certainly feel like you are. This is a true surfing frontier. - Specifications
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Tiki Tu is a 10 metre performance cruising catamaran. She is light, allowing for excellent performance in light airs. She is spacious, with 56 sq metres of deck space, including a large forward trampoline to soak up the sun. She has an awning which covers the whole back deck to shade you from the sun and keep you dry during the tropical rains whilst at anchor. Tiki Tu is ideal for relaxing and peaceful cruising as she sits flat in the water without the constant roll that monohulls offer. Her draft is under 1 metre allowing her to enter shallow anchorages very close to the islands, and the reefs.
- Beach Marine Catamaran – Targa 10
- Built 1989
- Length - 33’ (10 metres)
- Beam - 5.6 metres
- Draft – 0.8 metres
- Construction – GRP
- Hydraulic Wheel steering in wheelhouse as well as Tiller Steering and Raymarine Autopilot
- Navman Depth Sounder & Fishfinder
- Navman Wind Instrument
- Navman Speed Log
- Navman Chart Plotter & GPS
- Navman VHF Radio
- Handheld VHF
- Handheld GPS
- CD Stereo System
- 6 x Solar Panels
- 4 x 120 AH 12V Batteries
- 1 x 1kva Generator
- Inverter for charging cameras, videos etc
- 3 Cabins (2 x Double Beds and 1 x Single Bed)
- 2 x Single berths in the bridgedeck area
- heaps of mattresses for sleeping on deck or on the trampoline
- 1 x Manual Flush Marine Toilet
- Pressure Water System (cold water only)
- Shower in bathroom as well as a deck shower
- 2 Burner Stove and Griller
- Deck BBQ
- 12V Fridge
- Electric Lighting
- Life Rails
- 6 x Life Jackets
- 2 x Life Rings
- Flares
- EPIRB
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit and Medical Kit
- 2 x anchors
- 1 x 30hp outboard
- 3.1 metre inflatable tender with 9.8hp outboard
- 23’ banana boat
- Full Rear Deck Awning for rain & shade cover
- 6 x sets of snorkelling gear
- trawling rods and rod holders
- handlines
- Heaps of trawling lures
- Inclusions
- Inclusions
- Meet & greet at Kavieng Airport.
- Return airport transfers to and from Tiki Tu.
- Accommodation on board.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, plus snacks.
- Drinking water & fruit juices.
- Services of local guides / surf guide.
- Excursions to local islands.
- All Island/Community fees.
- Use of snorkelling gear.
- Use of fishing gear.
Tiki Tu is certainly not an alcohol-free boat, but alcohol and soft drinks are not included in your charter cost. You can BYO, or we can arrange to have whatever you want to have on board for your charter.
All meals are freshly prepared, and take advantage of what this tropical island region has to offer - Fresh fruit and vegetables and an abundance of fish and shellfish. Of course, if you have any special requests then we can normally accommodate them. When making your booking, you will be asked to complete a form regarding the catering for your specific charter (this is also where you let us know what alcohol you would like, and quantities). - Pricing / Schedule
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Schedule last updated: 22 August 2011
Prices are for the exclusive use of the yacht – we do not mix groups. Each charter is tailor-made to the interests of the clients. MAX 4 people per charter. MAX 2 surfboards per surfer.- Price is exclusive boat price and in AUD and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations!
- The above rates are for flight arrivals to Kavieng after 4pm.
- Extra days are available and length of the trip is flexible with 1-10 day or longer charters available.
- Please click "Enquire Here" to email us or call us on 1300 00WAVE to speak with one of our friendly consultants.
Surf Levies and Fees In addition to the charter rates above, all surfers must pay the following fees:- Alcohol and soft drinks not included.
- Surf Association of PNG (SAPNG) kit including T-Shirt & DVD included.
- $50.00 per surfer Surf Association of PNG (SAPNG) levy.
- $10 per surfer per day Niu Ailan Surfriders Alliance (NASA) fee.
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves' obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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