Boutique hotels in Tufi

Tufi is a remote place on the Cape Nelson peninsula in Oro Province, where the coast is cut by deep, narrow fjords of sheer cliffs and rainforest. Villages of stilted houses stand beside quiet water, and the sea beyond has reefs, wrecks and walls. It is reached only by air from Port Moresby, a short flight over mountains.

Where to stay

Tufi Dive Resort is perched on the fjord with sea, fjord and mountain views, built into the slopes of Mount Trafalgar. Rooms have air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms, and most bungalows have verandas facing the Coral Sea or the fjord. Room counts vary by source from 24 to 28. One listing quotes rates from about US$217 per person per night.

Good to know

Diving is year-round in the calm, protected fjord, with a house reef a five-minute walk away and wrecks including the S Jacob and a B-17 bomber. The best season is generally November to June. Non-divers can take fjord tours and visit villages and waterfalls.