Ok, So In a nut shell:
We all flew into Port Morsbey, we were either were picked up from the airport of made our own way across town to Taurama (taxi is about $15 Aus) where we made our base. Joan Who owns pretty much the only place you can stay at close by is so amazingly accommodating and helpful! She has been on the coast pretty much her whole life and knows the areas well, and if she doest know something, then she sure as hell knows someone that dose, and will get you what you want!!!
Our plan was to go South East of Port M to Hula Village where we met Richard and his family who helped us more than we could imagine! 2 of there sons, who are pretty much the only local kite surfers that we saw on our trip and quickly became part of our group and adventure. we stayed in Hula Village for the best part of a week, kiting on the flat water and also good left and right reef breaks (upto 6Ft faces a few of the days!).
The plan was to go futher south, though we were running out of time. The plan then became doing a 80+km down winder back to Taurama, supported by a long boat. But unfortunately the wind stopped the day that we were leaving and we were not able to do the kite back.
We stayed in local villages on the way back, and surfed the reefs, went spear fishing and did a bit of wake surfing behind the boat, filling in time while we waited for the wind to come back.
I will say that, this may not be the style of traveling for everyone. We did this trip in a way that a lot of people could call 'ruff'. We are not the sort of people that cared to much for where we slept, nor what we ate, we didn't do the trip looking for extreme comfort, but instead, living with the locals, and finding a cold beer after kiting in a off the beat track and untouched destination!
We are not saying that we know this area as well as other people may, we are purley trying to help anyone that is looking or has been looking for a new destination, and doing this trying to help a few of the locals and their villages on the way!
PNG is not at all what the media may make it out to be! we saw very little crime on the way, which could be comparitable to just about any other counrtie I have been to. Everyone along our Journey was so helpfull and accomidating, taking us into there homes, villages and lives!
If this isn't the style of traveling that you are looking for, and you would prefer a little more comfort and structure then the 'Golden Dawn' could be a better option for you!
To get in contact with Joan In Taurama:
[email protected] + 675 7111 5777
To get in contact with Richard in Hula:
+ 675 7237 7995
To get in contact with the Golden Dawn:
www.intheloopkiteboarding.com/blog/papua-new-guinea
