Coral Sea Kayaking Beyond Borders
Welcome to our Beyond Borders Expeditions. Our aim; to explore the far flung frontiers of the Coral Sea, to boldly kayak where no kayaker has paddled before and to keep the spirit of adventuring alive in this modern age of monotony and seek the unexplored places on an over explored globe.
On these unique kayak expeditions you will be an integral cog in an expedition team. You will explore destinations so wild, remote and beautiful they will exceed your imagination and you will encounter indigenous cultures that will enrich and soften even the most hardened adventurer.
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The Forgotten Islands Of The Louisiade Archipelago
The Louisiade Archipelago is a remote island chain made up of hundreds of islands stretching over 400km east of the Papua New Guinea mainland. Its geographical isolation has helped to preserve its rich Melanesian culture and the area is host to its own incredibly rich Canoe culture. Within the Archipelago each island group has its own unique language, canoe designs and traditions- one thing everyone has in common is a love of paddling.
As enticing and as beautiful as they are, the islands of the Louisiade Archipelago are not for the average tourist. It is a difficult corner of the world to get to with flight delays and cancellations that frustrate the most toughened traveller, and once there, unexpected changes are to be expected. Whilst paddling conditions are often ideal, calm and picturesque, the Archipelago reaches precariously far out in the Coral Sea. This means that the area is subject to changing conditions, and not a sheltered millpond. Strong winds, ocean swells and some of the strongest tidal currents in the world are just a part of life in the Louisiades.
Louisiades Route Options
East Cape
Challenge: Medium
Kayak Ability: Beginner
Fitness: Low-Med
Isolation: Medium
Duration: 9 Days
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The most accessible Sea Kayaking trip that we offer in PNG in terms of fitness, kayaking skill and comfort. This location boasts some of the best kayaking, diving, snorkelling and cultural experiences in PNG, while still having reasonable access to essential services. This tour includes two nights at Napatana Lodge, several nights home stay, some camping and two nights at Tawali Dive Resort. Let us know via email if you would like to be wait-listed for the first departure, scheduled for 16 Nov, 2026.
The Kula Route
Challenge: Moderate
Kayaking Ability: Intermediate
Fitness: Moderate
Isolation: Remote
Duration: 11 Days
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Getting there: 💰💰💰🕒
The Western tip of the Louisiade Archipelago, the Samarai Islands offer incredible snorkelling, heart warming interactions and immersion into the life of the local people, along with a stunning coastline. This really is a social trip, for people who are curious by nature with a desire to get to know real life in the islands.
There is a mix of small passages between islands and coastal paddling. We camp on remote beaches and sometimes near to local homesteads and villages.
The Calvados
Challenge: High
Kayak Ability: Proficient
Fitness Requirement: High
Isolation: Extremely Remote
Duration: 12 days
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Getting There: 💰💰💰💰🕒🕒🕒
Located approximately 250km East of mainland PNG, the Calvados is made up of picturesque, sparsely populated coral fringed atolls. Strong currents rip between each island and it is a stomach churning 20hr boat ride to get there from Alotau. Its a place so remote only the most dedicated sea kayakers would dare to visit.
Exploratory Expedition
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With over 300 islands in the Louisiade Archipelago, the are almost infinite routes that you could take and places that you could visit for the first time. From short, protected trips to specific Island groups, through to a month+ long exploration of the whole Archipelago your imagination is the limit. Bring us a crew, an idea, and we will make it happen.
Contact us to start planning.
How do I join a trip?
Please fill out the form here if you are interested in joining us in PNG so that we can let you know when spaces become available.
If you would like to join a Louisiades expedition, our biggest tip is to join us for 6 days sea kayaking the world renowned Hinchinbrook Island route first. This will help you get to know our camp systems, form bonds with our guides and work on the skills and fitness needed before venturing into one of the most remote and inaccessible places in the world. It seems to make the whole experience safer and more enjoyable for everyone!
If for some reason or another you cannot join us on a Hinchinbrook trip, please ensure you add as much detail as possible to this contact form so that we can let you know when a departure date comes up which might suit your skills & experience.
PNG Booking Documents
PNG Trip Dates
2024:
May 18: Paddle The Kula Route
October 29: Paddle The Kula Route
November 10: Paddle The Kula Route
2025
September 10-21: Paddle The Kula Route
October 6-18: Calvados Islands
2026
October 18-30: Calvados Islands
November 3-14: Paddle The Kula Route
November 16: East Cape
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