The tiny Ali Island is located just off the coast of northwestern Papua New Guinea and far from regular shipping lanes, this little islet has remained traditional and unspoiled. Tourists are greeted by the village priest. Slow strolls through the neatly swept, clean village, flanked by pruned hibiscus, crotons and slipper flowers bring surprises at every turn. Many of the men weare loincloths of a flexible palm. The ladies weare grass skirts fashioned fastidiously from sago palm. All are adorned with extraordinary headdresses and other ornaments, creating a magnificent spectacle of sight and sound. Tourists can see seventeen species of wild birds, including local specialties such as the Tonesian Crow and Pied Imperial Pigeon, both characteristic of coastal regions of New Guinea. It is a wonderful and exotic place for birding. Tropical fish and vibrant corals surrounde Tourists that go swimming, snorkeling, and diving.