Surfing.
New ireland is rapidly being recognised as an excellent surfing destination. most popular, because it is easiest to reach, is the northern end of mainland new ireland around the kavieng area, with north pacific ocean swells between november and april. there are also plenty of options down the east coast highway. other islands are only now being identified as having great surfing possibilities.
Fishing.
Within a few minutes of the capital, kavieng, there is a whole range of fishing opportunities. species include black marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, yellow fin, skipjack and dogtooth tuna and the giant trevally. mahi mahi dolphin fish, mackerel and wahoo are also available as well as coral and coronation trout, red emperor, sweetlip, goldband snapper and amberjack. in the mangrove swamps there are trevally, cod and the mangrove jack. charters are available from (http://www.pelagicpursuit...), (http://www.adventuresinpa...) and (http://www.nusaislandretr...).
Sailing.
The southeast trade wind provides a steady breeze from mid-may until late october although the winds during the remainder of the year are more variable. new ireland's proximity to the equator means that there are no cyclones. kavieng is often visited by yachts cruising the south west pacific area and its port has all facilities. the outlying islands have some excellent anchorages. yacht charters are available from (http://www.adventuresinpa...) and (http://www.theimajicaexpe...).
Diving.
Close to kavieng there is a chance to dive with big pelagic fish, discover underwater walls with colourful corals and explore world war ii wrecks. on the southwest coast the reefs drop steeply, offering exciting dives. the northern and northeastern coasts have extensive offshore reefs. diving here is particularly good from august to october. diving companies are (http://www.lissenung.com/) and (http://www.scubakavieng.com/).