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Location
Tufi
is located on the northern-eastern side of the mainland
of Papua New Guinea, and approximately 250 kilometres
due east-northeast of the capital, Port Moresby. It
lies between Lae and Alotau on the tip of Cape Nelson
in Oro Province, and is only accessible by sea and
air.
Air Nuigini operates in conjunction with Qantas international
with connecting flights from Sydney, Brisbane and
Cairns to Port Moresby. Air Nuigini also has weekly
flights from Japan, Singapore and Manila.
The
flight time from Port Moresby to Tufi is approximately
55 minutes and local charter flights are available
for party bookings by contacting the resort directly.
The
airstrip at Tufi is a 3 minute walk to the resort,
and no transfers are necessary
Airlines Of PNG
APNG operate Twin Otter aircraft with a payload
capacity of 1900 kg (roughly 19 divers and gear) on
scheduled departures.
Passengers
checking in with diving equipment are entitled
to an additional 15 kgs in addition to their standard
baggage allowance of 15 kgs. When checking in for
the flight passengers must advise traffic staff that
they are checking in with diving equipment.
Cost per person is USD$295.00 roundtrip. Please
use our currency
converter for exact prices.
| Port
Moresby to Tufi Dive Resort |
Departs |
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
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6:00
13:30
16:00
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| Tufi
Dive Resort to Port Moresby |
Departs |
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
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7:30
15:15
17:15
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Tropic
Air (Private Charter)
Tropic Air operate 9 seat aircraft with weight limitations. Diving parties should consider the total weight of themselves, and their luggage and gear. We recommend using an inclusive estimate of 100kgs per person. Total weight passengers and freight cannot exceed 1000 kilos
Charter cost (AUD $2,640.00) (USD $2090) recommended for 9 divers and their baggage 50 minute flight. Total costs to and from Tufi using this service would be (AUD $5,280.00) (USD $4,180.00).
Departures are flexible and basically on request.
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