Well I'm not really the best person to comment on the quality of the various surf tour companies as most of my surf touring consists of jumping in my car/boat and just heading off. But I will say one thing, part-timers dont last long in PNG so choose someone who already has established connections in the country.

The best way to get to Kavieng is to go to Brisbane or Cairns then get a flight via Port Moresby. I'm pretty sure the only major Airline that flies into Kavieng airport is Air Niugini. I don't think you can fly there direct from Australia.

The main surf season is November to April.

There are two schools of thought on shots. Your main risk is Malaria. You can take medication to prevent this but the side-effects of the drugs are pretty bad. I personally do not take anti-malarials and have had no trouble (touch wood) but I am very careful with how I live and expose myself to the parasite. ie:

Never let stagnant water collect near my home/work
Always stay inside at night or cover up with clothing
Burn coils/wear insect repellent
Flyscreen on all windows and doorways
Sleep under a mozzie net

I advise you to do your own research, speak to your Doctor and make an informed decision.

Interesting topic. I'm heading up to Kavieng in about three weeks time with a bunch of mates, Was planning on taking a couple of shortboards, but am tempted to reduce to one and take SUP instead.
Anybody taken a SUP there before? any airline boards restictions on size etc? We are flying Air Nugiuni ex Sydney to Kavieng via PM. Statying at Nusa Island Retreat
Any input welcom
Neil

Once bitten twice shy as they say.
I was in PNG a few years ago... got bitten.. got malaria.

Do yourself (and your family) a favor if you go, take a mozzie net, use repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk and speak to a doctor about anti-malarial drugs.

There are some seriously good waves to be had over there, and outside of Port Morseby the locals are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.

Well worth the trip... just do the research and take precautions

Kev

I have a mate that did a lot of travelling/surfing there over 2 years with some type of charity.
He rekons there was some OK waves but really really inconsistent.

He compared it to Vanuatu but not as big but generally less wind which is good.