Rubio Plantation Retreat is located along the scenic Boluminski Highway, 220 km from Kavieng and 50 km from Namatanai, New Ireland Province.

Rubio Plantation starts from the beach and goes up into the mountains.

The bungalows are made from native materials and are located along the beachfront.

The kitchen serves three meals a day and offers meals combining European, Asian and local foods and styles, including home baked bread and pastries featuring chocolate made from the plantation.

Rubio offers activities such as surfing, caving, hiking, bird watching, canoeing, biking, including cocoa plantation and chocolate-making tours.

The surf season in this part of New Ireland is from mid-October to mid-May. Rubio has consistent surf breaks right on its beachfront. There are also many other wonderful breaks in the area.

For bookings and further information, email: ​nipsurf@gmail.com  

Visit the Rubio Plantation Retreat Facebook page.

Sepoe Village Guest House Bungalows is located in the Kerema District of Gulf Province.

Sepoe Guest House is locally owned and operated by Helen Tuakara who has over a decade long experience in tour operation and guiding.

Other than accommodation, Helen also provides tours across the Gulf Province and other parts of the country.

The traditional camp styled lodgings of Sepoe Guest House have a private beach front.

Its idyllic off-grid location offers guests the perfect escape from a busy life.

Guests are treated to local Gulf cuisine, village tours, hiking, snorkeling and cultural experiences.

Book now, email: maolahelen075@gmail.com or call +675 7949-6051