Tufi -it’s the real thing

Securely tucked away in Papua New Guinea’s north coast’s fiord country, Tufi and its innovative village resort are something not to be missed. About an hour away from Port Moresby by light aircraft, Tufi’s Kofure Village Guest House is something unique, even in Papua New Guinea.

Davidson Yariyari, and the Yariyari clan have opened house to visitors by providing accommodation of a traditional type with a few more conveniences than may be authentic. though necessary.

Houses are made of bush materials, cane poles, lashed with vine and thatched roofing. Each is divided into a sleep area that’s been engineered to catch sea breezes through a system of natural, cross-ventilation. Bedding is of 20th century design sheets and pillows are provided.

The outer room is a wash area which is furnished with a simple dressing stand and some shelving for storage. Towels are also provided.

There is an open patio which will be found decorated with red hibiscus flowers and other festivelooking vegetation. You’ll know you’re home by this kind of welcome.

A community area has been

designed with a long-eating house with mumu platform at one end.

The haus wind, round house, may also be used for meals. Meals con sist of locally-grown kaukau, or sweet potato, taro, bananas, chicken or freshly-caught fish all cooked in creamy coconut milk.

Big mumus are planned for at least once during a weekend and singsings are great fun as enter tainment to accompany the feast, The visitor can experience life, village style, by participating in fishing expeditions, in outrigger canoes; lazing away the days on a fine, white-sand beach; exploring rich coral reefs, Trips may be made to other fiords along the coast to catch views of the big island Goodenough, and mountains such as Trafalgar, Britannia, Victory, and Temeraire so named for Captain Nelson’s ships.

All the niceties are observed, Thirsty? You’ll receive a freshly hacked Kulau. Hot and bothered?

A bath in a mountain stream, Kofure is undoubtedly the good life and all for an amazingly low tariff. Other villages in Papua New Guinea are catching on as well and the country may well see the introduction of more of the real thing at the right price. Something rare, anywhere in the world.

Dormitory-type accommodation at Kofure Village Guest House. It is particularly suitable for school groups and is one of many in the village complex.