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Beautiful Beaches on a Neat Peninsular

West Sepik Province

JUST 30KM EAST OF THE INDONESIAN BORDER VANIMO TOWN IS OUR BEST-KEPT SECRET IN SURFING.

If you’re looking for a place near the sea to go off the grid, this is it. The beaches in town are effortlessly superb, and offshore, Narimo Island is a great picnic spot. You can hire a boat for the day from West Deco village near the main wharf. Pack your picnic lunch and plenty water beforehand.

The distinctive artefacts from Sandaun include painted canoes of Sissano Lagoon and large shields from the Telefomin district. The shields have broad zigzag, spiral or V designs that represent their ancestors’ bodies.

MUST SEE

  • Visit the border to Irian Jaya taking in the special sights along the way.
  • Explore the World War II aircraft wreckage at Aitape, including a B-24 bomber.
  • Search for the perfect wave at Lido near Vanimo and the surf beaches around Aitape.

HOW TO GET THERE

Domestic flights arrive from Port Moresby via Wewak. From the airport, your hotel will collect you in a shuttle.

Cross the international border from Irian Jaya on foot then take a PMV into Vanimo. You will need your passport and a visa to process through immigration before you enter Papua New Guinea.

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Vanimo Resort
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Region: Momase Region location: West Sepik Province
Vanimo Resort is located opposite the beach within walking distance to the centre of Vanimo Township. Standard single/double rooms are available, with a choice of air conditioning or overhead fan. Backpacker facilities are also available. Airport transfers can be arranged.
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Vanimo Beach Hotel
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Region: Momase Region location: West Sepik Province
Vanimo is the capital and main government centre of the West Sepik or Sandaun (Sun down) province, located just 30 kms from the Indonesian border on the north coast of mainland PNG. Jayapura is accessible by road within a couple of hours and we are advised that there is an Indonesian consulate in Vanimo town...
Vanimo Surf Lodge
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Region: Momase Region location: West Sepik Province
Vanimo Surf Lodge is a new surf resort near Lido Village in Vanimo, West Sepik (Sandaun) Province. The accommodation rooms are beachfront traditional hut style with some stylish finishes. Surfing Season in Vanimo is from November to April.  Great surfing spots near the Vanimo Surf Lodge include Lido, Waromo, Yako and Log Point. For further...
Sandaun Surf Hotel
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Region: Momase Region location: West Sepik Province
Sandaun Surf Hotel is in Vanimo Town, West Sepik Province also known as Sandaun Province. It is one of the oldest and well-known hotels in the Province. The hotel has airconditioned rooms – deluxe, executive single and double rooms to suit short stays and long stays. The Sandaun Surf Hotel serves a variety of cuisine...
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