Autonomous Region of Bougainville

Located 2 miles from Kieta Harbor….Tautsina is the first surf camp on Bougainville. Baritaka Reef Pass is a mile away and Takanupe Island is 3 miles away. We can easily access Vito Village, Iwi Plantation and Arui (all really good waves). Tautsina is a simple no frills surf camp enjoyed by people who like privacy and traditional customs. Price includes Food Boat Lodging: $80 USD per person per night. Included is 3 traditional meals, Skipper/Surf Guide and shared accommodation (5 Person Max Occupancy). Fuel for the boat is not included (you buy your own fuel) so more people equals less money spent per person on gas. Private boat hire is available at an extra cost (to be determined on arrival). 

Takanupe Island is the best wave on Bougainville (in my opinion). It’s a barreling left that breaks over a shallow reef. An easy takeoff sends you into a clean wall with a tubing air section on the inside. The spot is located inside the lagoon and it usually protected from the wind. Current is not an issue because it’s not a reef pass. This is the wave you’re going to want to surf every day. Takanupe does not break on a north swell. The swell has to be North East (that’s the usual swell direction anyway).  

Tautsina Surf Lodge, Tautsina Island, Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Privacy, Traditional Culture, Beautiful Beaches, Centrally Located.