 Cycling
New Ireland's 264km Boluminski Highway takes the
seasoned cyclist five days, with overnight stops
at Lauan, Bol, Dalom and Karu villages, with meals
supplied. Bikes are 18 speed with comfortable
seats, a repair kit, water bottle, pump, and a
guide if needed. An escort vehicle can be arranged
for groups of 5 to 20 cyclists. 1 -5 day packages
are available.
Cycling
the Boluminski is not hard but is challenging.
The distance between each leg ranges from 45 kms
to 65 kms. Cyclists are able to interact with
the local people, sample local food, visit interesting
sites enroute, join the village boys on their
night time fishing trips and be entertained by
cultural groups in the village where they overnight.
Cycling
the Boluminski Hwy requires a moderate fitness
level with some cycling experience. Early starts
are generally required to maximize time spent
riding in the coolest parts of the day, with a
rest stop over lunchtime. If you are finding the
going a bit tough, and are struggling, it is easy
to pick up a lift on a PMV to wherever necessary.
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Bilas Peles Tours
In addition to day bus tours, Bilas Peles Tours
offers personalised 1-5 cycling tours along the
Boluminski Highway, with guides and escort vehicles
available. Tours may include brief stops or lunch
breaks enroute at limestone caves, an eel farm,
freshwater swimming holes, waterfalls or for a
snorkel on the beach.
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Nusa Island Retreat
Whilst Nusa Island Retreat is well known for
catering for surfers needs with daily transfers
to the reefs under the Kavieng Surf Management
Plan, they also organise kayaking, fishing, snorkelling,
road trips, cycling and island walks. See also
listing in Kavieng accommodation.
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Following
on from New Ireland's festival season, June to September
annually, Kavieng hosts a road cycle race along
the east coast's Boluminski Highway, featuring a
strong local and international field of road and
mountain bike racers of all ages and abilities.