Island Vacation at Poruma Island Resort
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The Poruma Island Resort is a tropical island vacation getaway located between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Rooms & Suites
The resort has several Beach Huts with thatched roofs, king size beds, a plunge pool, and a great view of the beach. Guests can step out of their hut and swim or fish in front of their beach suite.
Where to Eat
As you can imagine, the food on Poruma Island includes lots of fish such as delicious local painted crayfish, king prawns, sashimi, mud crabs and coral trout. Guests also have the opportunity to sample native foods, including wongaii, arrowroot, mangoes, yams and papaya.
Vacation Activities
Poruma Island is a relaxing island vacation and is not for someone who wants to move from one event to another. Grab a picninc lunch and a fishing pole and walk down to the beach. Relax, swim, fish or snorkel.
How to Get to the Resort
Due to its remote location, getting to Poruma Island is easiest with a private charter flight from Horn Island or Cairns. Poruma Island staff can help with travel arrangements at the time of you reservation.
Plan this Vacation
A vacation on Poruma Island costs $490 (AUD) for a double or $280 (AUD) for a single. Rates include continental breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Poruma Island Resort, Poruma Island, The Torres Strait Islands, Australia, +61 7 4090 0170, www.poruma.com
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Sep 01, 2005
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