Tufi Dive Resort

Located on the mainland slopes of Mount Trafalgar with stunning views of the fjords below, Tufi Resort offers accommodation in comfortable bungalows traditionally constructed from local bush materials and decorated with tribal carvings and artefacts.

The rooms are screened and have air-conditioning, hot water, en-suites, coffee and tea facilities and mini fridge. Many units have verandas overlooking the fjord or Coral Sea. The main attractions of the area are scuba diving and snorkelling. In addition, the local tribal villages give the opportunity to experience authentic indigenous culture first hand, whilst the bird life and butterflies in the forest surrounding the resort are spectacular. The world’s largest species of butterfly, the Queen Alexandra birdwing, can be seen in the area (if you are lucky).

A good house reef is just steps from the resort and any one of 30 excellent open water diving spots is a mere 15-minute boat trip away. The reefs in this part of the Solomon Sea are among the best in the world and some have not yet been fully explored. The coral communities support hundreds of colourful reef fish, eels and black and white tipped reef sharks and turtles are common sightings. In deeper water, manta and eagle rays, hammerheads and the rare white hammerhead can be seen alongside schools of tuna, mackerel and barracuda.