Tufi

Tufi is a coastal town in Oro Province, located on the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea along the Coral Sea. It sits amid a rugged landscape of limestone cliffs, rainforest, and tidal inlets, and is best known for the Tufi Fjords, a chain of sheltered inlets that extend inland from the coast.

The Tufi Fjords are a defining feature of the area. The inlets are carved from towering limestone formations, creating deep, calm waters with dramatic scenery. The fjords support rich marine life, coral communities, and diverse birdlife in the surrounding rainforest, making the area a popular destination for diving, snorkeling, and nature observation. Visitors are drawn to the combination of dramatic geology and accessible underwater landscapes, as well as the quiet, sparsely populated coastline.

Economically, Tufi and its surrounding communities rely on subsistence farming and fishing, with tourism playing an important supplementary role. Accommodation typically consists of small lodges and boutique resorts that cater to travelers seeking reef and rainforest experiences, cultural encounters with local communities, and access to the fjords and nearby dive sites.

Access to Tufi is via regional transport networks. The area is served by a small local airstrip and is connected to larger centers in Oro Province by road, with boat access along the coast as weather and tides permit. The combination of natural beauty and relatively undiscovered terrain makes Tufi a representative example of Papua New Guinea’s coastal touristic destinations.