Kavieng and New Ireland have a very slow pace of life. This is an ideal place to relax and leave the trappings of the western world behind.

Although fishing will most likely be the main focus of your visit here, there are other things to do.

New Ireland is home of some unique carvings  which stem from the generations-old Malagan culture.  A visit to some of the traditional villages can be a very interesting experience.

The hotels and island resorts are very good places to read a book or share a story or two with fellow travelers.  Don't expect any sort of night life or similar.

The change of tides not only produces fantastic underwater action, it is also responsible for some truly big waves.  Known only to a couple of enthusiasts, December through March produce some incredible surf.  Nusa Island resort caters specifically for surfers at that time of the year.

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World renowned diving is available from two fully equipped operations.  Big fish, World War 11 wrecks, diverse marine life abound in the waters off Kavieng. 

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Contact Tree House Village Resort

New Ireland does have a very scenic sealed road that stretches over 280 km from North to South.  A trip along this highway on a bicycle gets you very close to the people and the nature. Tours can be organized for small groups.