Baga Village walk. Oro Province.

We decided to get out of Moresby for a while and we headed North East to Tufi and whilst there relaxing, we partook in a bushwalk around one of the rias. It was pretty spectactular and we would like to recommend it to all who venture to Oro Province for a getaway.

Not a particularly tough walk but rewarding with some gorgeous views and some traditional warm Oro greetings from the villages you pass through. The walk starts and finishes at Baga but goes via Kuririka, and a nice waterfall. At Kouririka, they will shower you with petals, and provide Kulau and fruit for refreshments. Upon your return to Baga, again fresh fruit and an Oro welcome awaits.

To get there, you need to hop onto a canoe at the Tufi wharf and arrange for the resort team to pick you up in their banana boat so that you can arrive back at the resort for lunch.

Good stuff and well worth the effort. We were told that soon, a new guesthouse will be built at Kouririka for those wanting an overnight village stay.