Location

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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.

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.