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“Tarawai Island is a small island village that consist of about 1500 people. It is a peaceful environment to spend holidays there with tremendous attractive sites to experience. Moreover, the nearest island is Walis Island too, that has excellent sites too to visit.
Daniel Kuasikombu.
Silawnist”
Daniel Kuasikombu from PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 27 Jun 2016
Tarawai Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 1 vote and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Tarawai is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Tarawai is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Tarawai requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
“Tarawai island is a few kilometres off the coast of Wewak and is home to Melanesians who, as legend implies, migrated from the Highlands of Yangoru. This has not been properly substantiated.
Island life consists of fishing and gardening, punctuated regularly by occasional special events.
The Islanders are largely Catholics.”
Nusa Nien from PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 20 Aug 2013
“Tarawai Island is located west of Wewak and is the last island in East Sepik Province towards the border of West Sepik Province. Tarawai Island is about 500 metres away from Wallis Island.
Trawai Island is one of the beautiful island in East Sepik Province. The people are very friendly and welcome strangers any time. The islanders earn their income through fishery.”
Januarius Kaien from PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 27 Dec 2012
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