About Rubio Plantation Retreat - New Ireland

This package is for the surf adventurer looking for a new location with guaranteed no crowds. This surf-rich East coast  of New Ireland is unchartered by mainstream surfers and the potential for world-class waves is endless. Rubio Plantation offers basic traditional accommodation and a home-stay vibe.  

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Rubio Plantation Retreat is set on a 76 hectare private plantation located 220 km from Kaveing, down the Buluminski Highway. From Kavieng Airport, New Ireland, where your journey begins, it's a relaxed three hour drive to the retreat. After being greeted by your hosts, Shane and Annette Clarke, you are free to explore the vast grounds of the retreat. Rubio Plantation starts from the beach and goes up to the mountains. It has many trails to explore and a beautiful cool stream nearby that offers a chance to refresh and cool off. Rubio Plantation Retreat has its own private beach with a barrelling A-frame peak out the front which is best viewed from the dining area. This wave can be surfed on any tide and is a short paddle out, you just need to decide to go right or left.

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Traditional bungalow accommodation

Rubio Retreat accommodation consists of traditional bungalows made from native materials and overlooking the retreat's private beach to maximise ocean views. The retreat has one standard bungalow, two superior bungalows and two larger two-bedroom bungalows. The superior bungalows are equipped with private bathrooms and the other bungalows have shared facilities. All bathrooms have flush toilets and showers and all bungalows have mosquito nets. Solar panels and hydroelectric provide power for the retreat. There is a total of 11 beds (including 8 singles and 3 queens). You only need a group of 8 or more to book out the entire retreat exclusively for your group.

Meals

The local chef serves up three hearty, family-style meals daily in the dining area overlooking the beach and surf-break. Meals consist of a combination of European, Asian and local foods. The kitchen bakes home-made breads and pastries daily and tea and coffee are available at all times. Chocolate is Rubio's specialty as they grown their own cocoa beans on the plantation.

Transportation

Most surf trips are done by the Toyota Troop Carrier that will seat up to 7 guests with a large roof rack for boards .  There is another twin cab utility truck that will take another 4 guest.  If there are more than 6 or 7 surfers at Rubio, 2 vehicles will be used for surf trips and groups can be broken up.

There is also a boat available for surf trips to outer islands at extra cost.

Other Activities

• Caving
• Hiking 
• Bird watching 
• Canoeing 
• Fishing

Besides enjoying the surf, beaches and stream there are plenty of other things to do. Visitors come from around the world to catch a glimpse of Papua New Guinea's exquisite birds of paradise. There are also several interesting caves nearby to explore. For hikers, there are many trails along the coast and into the mountains. The retreat has mountain bikes for hire If you feel like taking a ride ... it's a great way to experience the countryside.

Local culture

Sing Sings (traditional dancing) and Mumus (traditional cooking in an underground oven) can both be arranged with the local village. A boat trip to visit the famous Malangan carvers on Tabar Island can also be arranged.









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Surfing

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