Experience a Wilderness Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Tuke, nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Nakanai Ranges on New Britain Island. Our exclusive packages include a thrilling 40-minute helicopter ride from Kimbe Town to the picturesque Tuke Waterfalls, offering breathtaking views of lush jungles and Lake Hargy, spectacular sights of active volcanoes like Mt Pago and Mt Ulawun and a stunning bird's-eye view of the Minye Sinkhole, the Southern Hemisphere's deepest sinkhole.

Our comfortable camping style stays at Tuke Wilderness are immersed with nature. Wake up to the sounds of the Tuke Falls and watch the morning mist fade into the lush jungles. Enjoy all-inclusive meals, traditional cultural experiences and unparalleled exploration of the mountain ranges and the Nakanai Caves.

6 Night Itinerary

LAND PACKAGE

6 Night Itinerary

2 Nights @ Liamo Reef Resort

4 Nights @ Tuke Wilderness Camp

All Meals at Tuke Wildnerness Camp
2 Nights at Liamo Reef Resort (Kimbe)
4 Nights at Tuke Wilderness Camp
2 x Liamo Reef Resort Continental Breakfast
2 x Liamo Reef Resort Dinners
Community & Environmental Contribution
Helicopter Landing
Guide & Porters

HELICOPTER TRANSFER (RETURN)

50 min Scenic Helicopter Flight from Kimbe to Tuke
50 min Scenic Helicopter Flight Tuke to Kimbe

ITINERARY

Day 1

Fly into Port Moresby and connect with a 1 hour domestic flight to Hoskins (Kimbe). You will be collected from the airport and dropped off to your accommodation for the night, Liamo Reef Resort.

Day 2

Today we depart Kimbe to Tuke Wilderness Camp via Helicopter at 0630am. Our private bus will transfer you and your luggage to the heli pad located 5 minutes down town where you will be briefed. The flight to Tuke is an incredible flight with many sigificant landmarks, waterfalls, sinkholes and volcanoes to see. Your Tuke guide will be with you for the duration of the 4 night trip.

Upon arrival, all guests will be settled into their tent style accommodation and then have the day to relax and go for their first swim into the Tuke Waterfalls.

Days 2-4

Generally guests will do the following activities during the stay at Tuke.

Cultural experience: experience village life on a village tour, finding and cooking traditional foods in the forest, and a village cultural celebration and traditional dance. Visitors can also do a basket weaving class.

Caving: explore the numerous beautiful caves in the Tuke area. These range from easy beginner level caves to harder vertical caves. Experience the thrill of swimming in a beautiful underground river and seeing an underground waterfall.

Canyoneering: have a tour of the many waterfalls in the Tuke area, swimming downstream and leaping from pool to pool.

Bird Watching and Hiking: there are a range of day hikes that visitors can do in the Tuke area. For avid bird watchers there are multiple species that can be seen in the virgin rainforest.

For more information see the Activities page or feel free to contact us directly with any questions.

Day 5

Today the helicopter will be arriving around 7am and taking you back to Kimbe Town. Depending on weather conditions guests may be able to land at the bottom of Minye sinkhole and explore the beautiful river that comes out of the cave at one side of the sinkhole and disappears into the darkness at the other side. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Upon arriving in Kimbe, the transfer bus will be waiting for you at the helipad to take you to Liamo Reef Resort for your accommodation tonight. We will gather for a final group dinner.

Day 6

Today you fly back to Port Moresby and then your home destination. The Liamo Reef Resort bus will take you to the Hoskins Airport and your morning flight departs at 0700am.