Tufi

Located far away from the rest of the world and considered to be one of Papua New Guinea’s best kept secrets, this picturesque town is a great place to explore local culture. Whether your interest lies in exploring the natural wonderland of landscape that makes up the Fjordland, as this region is known, or to scuba dive and explore the two boats boats which sank off the coast in 1943, there’s something to please everyone in Tufi.
In mid-August visitors can catch the Tufi Cultural Show which is an intimate sing along where there will be dancing, singing and celebrations, all performed in traditional dress. Though the town used to be a hub for fishing and producing rubber, it now relies mostly on tourism for income. While visiting Tufi, be sure to investigate tapa which it’s famous for producing. This cloth is made out of bark from the mulberry tree and is then decorated by skilled artisans. Just a few hours outside of Tufi you’ll find villages that welcome guests and teach them about local traditions. The landscape of Tufi is sure to take every visitor’s breath away with fjords that rise more than 500 feet out of the ocean and are covered in verdant moss and blooming orchids. The isolation of the fjords will hopefully keeps this little gem tourist free for many more years.