Papua New Guinea’s coral reefs form a huge
natural marine park. Located in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, it is said to have
up to twice as many marine species as the waters of the Red Sea and up to
five times as many as the Carribean.
Divers enjoy a huge diversity of dive sites including
barrier reefs, coral walls (drop off), coral gardens, patch reefs,
fringing reefs, sea grass beds, coral atolls, and wreck dive sites.
The wreck sites provide a collection of ships, aircraft
and submarine wrecks from World War 2. The average water temperature
varies from 25 degrees Celsius along the edge of the Coral Sea to 29
degrees Celsius in the Bismark Sea.
Dive operators offer both Land Base and Live-Aboard Dive
Tours.
Land Base Tours normally consist of a day tour taking up
to three dives whilst Live-Aboard Tours are on average up to six days.
Most land-Base Operators offer resort type dive courses
and have fully equipped dive shops with diving and snorkelling equipment
available for hire.
For those bringing their own equipment there are
facilities available in the main cities to clean equipment.
The Papua New Guinea Diving Association has an
environmental Code of Ethics that they honour to ensure that our country’s
sea beds, reefs and marine life are conserved and protected.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA DIVER’S ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CODE OF ETHICS
AT A TIME WHEN CORAL REEFS WORLDWIDE ARE UNDER THREAT,
THE PNGDA RECOGNISES THE EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND CONDITION OF PNG’S
NATURAL MARINE RESOURCES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR BOTH VILLAGE LIFE AND
THE NATION, AND PLEDGES THAT THE ASSOCIATION WILL DO EVERYTHING IN ITS
POWER TO ENSURE THESE RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE SEA BED, REEFS, WRECKS AND
THE MARINE LIFE THAT LIVES ON THEM, AND IN THE WATER SURROUNDING THEM,
WILL BE CONSERVED.
MEMBERS OF THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA DIVER’S ASSOCIATION
WILL:-
1. ENSURE THAT DIVERS IN THEIR CARE ARE MADE AWARE OF
THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREFUL DIVE PRACTICES TO AVOID DAMAGE TO, AND
HARASSMENT OF, MARINE LIFE.
2. ENSURE THAT DIVERS IN THEIR CARE ARE ADVISED TO
ASSIST EACH OTHER TO FOLLOW CAREFUL DIVE PRACTICES. THE USE OF THE “V”
SIGNAL IS RECOMMENDED SO THAT DIVERS CAN INDICATE TO OTHER DIVERS THAT
THEY ARE DAMAGING OR HARASSING MARINE LIFE.
3. ALLOW ANY DIVE SITES SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE,
FROM WHATEVER CAUSE TO BE ALLOWED TIME TO RECOVER BEFORE DIVERS REVISIT
THE SITE. ROTATION OF DIVE SITES IS ENCOURAGED.
4. PROMOTE THE USE OF MOORINGS, AND/OR DESIGNATED
ANCHORING SITES ON SAND AND RUBBLE PATCHES ADJACENT TO THE DIVING AREA,
FOR REGULARLY DIVED SITES.
5. RECOGNISE THE FISHING RIGHTS OF VILLAGERS AND WILL
NOT ENGAGE IN ANY FISHING OR COLLECTING ACTIVITIES ON DIVE SITES EXCEPT
FOR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND WITH APPROVAL FROM THE LOCAL VILLAGERS.
6. RECOGNISE AND RESPECT EACH OTHER MEMBERS PRIOR
EXPERIENCE IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS, AND COMPLY WITH ANY REASONABLE REQUEST
FROM THE PRIOR OPERATOR REGRADING USE OF THE SITES, WITH REGARD TO
CONSERVATION.
7. RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSULTING WITH VILLAGE
PEOPLE, AND PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE CONSERVATION OF THE LOCAL MARINE
RESOURCES, THE ACTIVITIES OF TOURIST DIVERS, AND THE BENEFITS THAT THEY
MAY GAIN THROUGH TOURISTS VISITING THEIR AREA.
8. ENCOURAGE GOVERNMENT BODIES TO RECOGNISE AREAS OF
SPECIAL IMPORTANCE TO THE DIVE TOURISM INDUSTRY WITH A VIEW TO THEIR
CONSERVATION.
9. CONSULT WITH, AND PROVIDE, APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR
THE TPA AND THE TAPING TO ENSURE ECOLOGICALLY SOUND INDUSTRY GROWTH. IN
PARTICULAR, THE ASSOCIATION WISHES TO ENSURE THAT NEW LOCATIONS ARE USED
FOR GROWTH TO AVOID OVERUSE AND DEGRADATION OF DIVE SITES AS HAS OCCURRED
IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
10. ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DATA BASE OF MARINE
LIFE PNG AND NOTIFY THE PNGDA IF ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MARINE LIFE
ARE OBSERVED IN THEIR AREAS. PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT ARE DAMAGING THE
ECO-SYSTEM.
11. PROMOTE THE FACT THAT THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
BENEFITS OF DIVE TOURISM ARE GREATER THAN THOSE ACHIEVED BY UNSUSTAINABLE
COMMERCIAL HARVESTING OF CORAL REEF RESOURCES. CENTRAL PROVINCE
LOLOATA ISLAND RESORT PO Box 5290, Boroko 111, NCD
Contact: Dik Knight Telephone: 325 8590/325 1389 Facsimile: 325 8933
Loloata Island Resort is in Bootless Bay, just twenty
minutes from Jacksons International Airport. It offers over-the water
accommodation, home style cooking with all meals included in the tariff, a
relaxing atmosphere, excellent diving and snorkelling. Surf skis and
windsurfers are available for hire.
Over 30 dive sites within 20 minutes of the resort
afford the full range of dive habitats from onshore lagoons to patch
reefs, passages, and the main Barnes Reef. Some World War 2 aircraft and
serveral more recent wrecks are highlights of the area while the main
diving attraction is the bio-diversity of this area.
Loloata offers a pleasant alternative to the
contemporary hotels of Port Moresby. The Resort will arrange transfers
from airport and city locations. Tours around Port Moresby and Sogeri
Plateau are available.
MV “GOLDEN DAWN” PO Box 1335, Port Moresby 121, NCD
Contact: Craig De Witt Telephone: 325 6500 Facsimile: 325 0302
First class cruises offering some of the most dramatic
reef and marine life in the world. Cruises the Coral Sea, the Papuan
Barrier Reef, the outer Eastern Fields and Porlock reefs. Also available
for fishing expeditions.
EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
KULAU LODGE BEACH RESORT PO Box 65, Rabaul 611 East New
Britain Province Telephone: 982 7222 Facsimile: 982 7226 With its
magnificent beach front location on Talili Bay and views to Rabaul’s
volcanoes, Kulau Lodge Beach Resort is located only 12 minutes drive from
Rabaul along the beautiful North Coast Road.
Accommodation comprises deluxe two-bedroom apartments,
with full facilities including kitchens and laundries, plus one-bedroom
serviced beach cottages. Both the apartments and the beach cottages have
colour TV and telephones.
The resort also has a licensed, à la carte restaurant
and there are regular cultural performances.
To take full advantages of the water-front location,
there are windsurfers, aqua bikes and ski boats. Fishing trips are a major
attraction as is the diving, for which there is a full NAUI scuba diving
facility on site with equipment rental.
RABAUL DIVE CENTRE PO Box 400, Rabaul 631 East New
Britain Province Contact: Frank Butler Telephone: 982 1766 Facsimile: 982
1767
Rabaul Dive Centre PO Box 4, Kimbe 621 West New Britain
Province Telephone: 983 5441 Facsimile: 983 5638
MV “Manta” is Papua New Guinea’s most comfortable
day diving vessel. It is a twin-engine 50-foot custom-built dive cruiser,
catering for a maximum of 10 divers. Fully equipped, it has three
freshwater showers and a domestic toilet. Complimentary snacks are served
after diving. It offers three dives each day, seven days a week.
The diving is simply outstanding. The variety of diving
is exceptional with shipwrecks, aeroplane wrecks, coral gardens, drop
offs, fish dives, drift dives and sharks dives. Rabaul has it all.
Lunch is served alfresco style on the back deck, the
culinary emphasis is on sea food and local cuisine. With a reputation for
making divers happy, personal service is our hallmark.
MADANG PROVINCE
KAR KAR HIDEAWAY Wadau Plantation Kar Kar Island, Madang
Province Contact: Derek and Joell Middleton Telephone: 853 7481 Facsimile:
853 7473
Kar Kar Island is a traquil hideaway, 60 miles north
east of Madang offering relaxation for those who need to unwind from the
hustle and bustle of city life. It is a volcanic island covered in cocoa
and coconut plantations. The last eruption was in 1978. The island people
still live a simple life from subsistence farming with the main cash crop
being cocoa and coconuts.
Although not a dive resort, it is surrounded by
exceptional diving and fishing grounds and is used as an extension to
those established dive sites in the Madang waters. Diving can be organised
through Jais Aben Resort and the other Madang based operations.
Kar Kar Hideaway is a small intimate resort situated
within a working cocoa and coconut plantation and is the only modern
accommodation available on the island. The Hideaway consists of two
waterfront bungalows with an emphasis on a traditional feel.
Both are located fifteen feet from a private beach with
large verandahs overlooking the ocean. A larger bungalow, suited to
families, can sleep up to six people and has a living room and fully
equipped kitchen. The other bungalow sleeps up to three. Meals can be
provided and are served at the main plantation house.
Kar Kar Island boasts some of the finest diving in the
Bismarck Sea and is suited to the more experienced diver. Diving is
primarily wall diving consisting of vast array of large pelagic fish
including dog tooth tuna, barracuda, mackerel and various sharks.
For the non diver, walks to the volcanic crater can be
organised. This is full day for experienced walkers. Other easier coastal
walks, coach tours and picnics can be arranged.
Islands Airways, Madang, telephone 852 2601, fly to Kar
Kar Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. The Hideaway is located 20
miles from the airstrip. For the more adventurous traveller, cargo boats
operate from Agmark Wharf, Madang.
MADANG AQUAVENTURES PO Box 166, Madang 511 Madang
Province Telephone: 852 2023 Facsimile: 852 2023
Conveniently located at Smugglers Inn Resort, Madang
aquaventures caters for every level of diver, from beginner to instructor
and anything in between. They also offer a variety of land tours and
options.
Quietly dive in the Madang Lagoon over the wrecks of an
intact B25 Mitchell Bomber in 18 metres or drift along Barracuda Point and
be surrounded by swirling trevally or barracuda. Manta Rays, hammerheads
and eagle rays are all regular visitors to this reef wall.
Take a three to five-day aboard the 10-metre dive boat
to Hansa Bay. There are seven known wrecks, including the “Shushi Maru”
which lies in 20 metres and still has ammunition, trucks and saki bottles
in the holds. Not to mention the diversity of marine life which now call
the wreck home.
When currents and big fish beckon, a three-day trip to
Bagabag, 35Nm from Madang would excite the most experienced diver. It can
be difficult sometimes to decide after a dive at Bagabag which one of the
many sharks, dogtooth tuna or Spanish mackerel was the biggest and which
one came the closest. This is experienced diver country with regular
strong currents and lots of action.
MALOLO PLANTATION LODGE, MADANG PO Box 371, Mt Hagen 281
Western Highlands Province Contact: Trans Niugini Tours Telephone: 542
1438 Facsimile: 542 2470
Divers will be based at the colonial style Malolo
Plantation Lodge situated 42 kilometres from Madang airport. Lush tropical
gardens and an open-air restaurant makes the “above water” stay most
comfortable. The Lodge arranges both boat and shore day trips.
Dives include the famous “Quarry”, “USS Boston”,
“Hole in the Wall” and many other wrecks as well as spectacular reef
dives, drift diving, pelagic fish and other marine animals.
NIUGINI DIVE ADVENTURES PO Box 111, Madang 511 Madang
Province Contact: Madang Resort Hotel Telephone: 852 2766 Facsimile: 852
3543
NB: SEE MADANG RESORT HOTEL UNDER HOSPITALITY. MILNE BAY
PROVINCE
MV “TELITA” 252-256 Walker Street, Townsville Qld
4810, Australia Contact: Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Pty Ltd Telephone:
(6177) 723022 Facsimile: (6177) 212152
PO Box 141, Earlville, Cairns Qld, Australia Contact: Mr
Bob Halstead Telephone: (6170) 545401 Facsimile: (6170) 547436
For the experienced diver only. The operators of MV “Telita”
DO NOT act as Instructors of Dive Masters. Divers must have 50 logged
dives including 5 in the last 12 months. Divers plan and conduct their own
dives.
Specialising in adventure dive cruises around the waters
of Milne Bay Province with its wreck and reef sites, rare and colourful
fish and stunning coral reefs, MV “Telita” offers unlimited diving
with a unique combination of spectacular marine life, World War 2 wrecks,
including B17 bomber “Blackjack”, P38 Lightning, Muscoota shipwreck,
shark feeding, underwater volcanic activity, nautilus dives and wall
diving.
Island visits provide fascinating cultural experiences
including tours to a skull cave where stalactites have formed over the
skulls from ancient battles and beautiful woodcarvings can be bought from
the local craftsmen.
Sixty-five foot “MV Telita” is designed specifically
as a live-aboard vessel, has five air-conditioned twin-berth cabins,
electronic equipment, a bar, video, stereo and well-equipped library.
Carries a charging console for photography enthusiasts with 24 hour
electrical power.
MV “CHERTAN”
PO Box 176, Alotau 211 Milne Bay Province Contact: Rob
Vanderloos Telephone: 641 1167 Facsimile: 641 1291
Cruising the islands of Milne Bay Province, MV “Chertan”
specialises in the rare and bizarre macro photography. They seek out the
large pelagics such as manta rays, hammerheads, whales and whale sharks.
10-day cruises
Sixty foot on-board luxury boat with six twin-berth
air-conditioned cabins. MOROBE PROVINCE
NIUGINI DIVING PO Box 320, Lae 411 Morobe Province
Contact: Rodney Pearce Telephone: 472 5692 Facsimile: 472 2455
Australia Dive Adventures, Sydney Telephone: (612) 929
94633 Facsimile: (612) 929 94164
Dive Adventures, Melbourne Telephone: (613) 953 42700
Facsimile: (613) 953 42055
Niugini Diving is based in Lae, Morobe Province and
operates the live aboard MV “Barbarian”. The vessel is airconditioned
and has three twin share cabins. It is available for private, seven to ten
day charters from the Huon Gulf to the Milne Bay Province, offering both
reef and wrecks dives, but specialising in wreck diving.
Divers will experience diving the wrecks of American B17
Flying Fortress “Black Jack” from World War 2 and the American
Merchantman “S’Jacob”, a cargo ship along the coast of Lae. NEW
IRELAND PROVINCE
ARCHIPELAGO DIVING PO Box 4, Kavieng 631, New Ireland
Province Contact: Mr Robert Padfield Telephone: 984 2531 Facsimile: 984
2531
Explore the magnificent islands and culture of New
Ireland, World War 2 aeroplane and ship wrecks, enormous school of
barracuda and trevally and major shark action. Available for diving,
fishing and wreck expeditions.
7-12 day dive and cultural tours depart twice monthly
and combine the best of Kavieng with the remote outer islands.
LISSINUNG ISLAND RESORT PO Box 536, Kavieng 631 New
Ireland Province Contact: Edith Peteik - Manager Dietmar Amon - Padi Dive
Instructor Telephone: 984 2526/320 1627 Facsimile: 984 2283
Lissinung Island Resort, fifteen minutes by boat, has
comfortable accommodation and dinning facilities. Hosts Edith and Dietmar,
arrange dive tours to numerous dive spots around Kavieng and the New
Hanover Islands to the North. Choose any of the following sites:
Lissinung Island Reef Surrounding about two thirds of
Lissinung Island, this reef is an ideal spot for photographers and for
night diving. You may encounter seahorses, anemones with clownfish,
crocodile fish and hundreds of other species. Off the island is the wreck
of a yacht, which was sunk serveral years ago.
Echuca Patch This is a large ridge rising from 45m to
within 12m of the surface and lying in the open water about 20 minutes
from the resort. A Korean fishing boat lies on its starboard side on top
of this ridge. This point is a magnet for barracudas and jacks.
Albatross Channel A narrow channel between two islands,
25 minutes from Lissinung, this passage sucks pelagic and reef fish
between and into its flanks twice a day as the tides rushes in and out.
Eagle rays, mantas, tunas, barracudas and reef sharks can be seen.
Stubborn Hellion This is an American B25 Bomber (Flying
Fortress), which was shot down in 1944 by the Japanese army during the
battle around Kavieng. The aeroplane sits in 12m of water, halfway between
Lissinung Island and Albatross Channel
Selapiu Tip Another terrific drop-off with beautiful
corals and lots of reef fish. Big turtles, dolphins and sharks can be
seen.
Planet Channel Also called Eagle Ray Passage, this
narrow channel does not need any further description. Covered with soft
corals, this spot is like an aquarium with all kinds of fish.
Mitsubishi Jake This Japanese plane wreck from WW2 sits
upright in a depth of 10m and is covered with corals and anemones.
Seahorses and cuttlefish surround it. Situated in the lagoon between New
Hanover and the Tsoi Islands, it is a beautiful trip of 35 minutes from
Lissinung Island.
Turtle Reef This beautiful coral garden in the middle of
the open sea, about 40 minutes from Lissinung is famous for its turtles,
which are attracted by a certain type of sponge. Large pelagics are often
seen.
Silvertip Reef One hour 15 minutes from Lissinung just
off the coast of Tsoi Island, this reef is known for its big silvertip
sharks, which come very close to the diver. Here everyone is able to take
a very close look at these fantastic creatures.
Big Fish Reef This reef was named because of the
frequency of visits by whale sharks. But the real attraction is the
beautiful corals and schooling barracudas, jacks and batfish. Ten minutes
away from Tsoi Island, the reef is located in the deep ocean.
Three Island Harbour A further 40 minute trip from Tsoi
Island, at the north coast of New Hanover, a Japanese supply ship and a
small submarine were sunk by the Americans in 1944. Beautifully overgrown,
these two wrecks attract masses of fish.
The underwater visibility for most dives is between 30
and 40 metres and at times can be 50 to 60 metres. In bad weather and
strong currents it might drop down to 20 metres
“TALEO TAMBU” Contact: Captain Alun Beck Telephone:
984 2666 Facsimile: 984 2693
Join Captain Alun Beck on board the 50’ Sailing
Catamaran “Taleo Tambu”. Private one to three week cruises for four to
six persons cruising the exotic islands of New Ireland are available year
round.
Sailing the protected island waters of the Bismarck
Archipelago they provide personalised diving charters, snorkelling,
sailing, fishing and cultural tours. Ecology tours are also available. The
warm equatorial waters of both the Bismarck Sea and Pacific Ocean surround
these pristine islands and coral reefs providing a haven for pelagic and
exotic reef marine life. For experienced divers the large schools of
barracuda and jacks mingle with tuna, wahoo and bill fish around the
channels and oceanic reefs. Aircraft, ship and submarine wrecks provide a
home to an impressive array of marine life.
Silver Tip Reef is a class dive where many of the nine
resident silver tip sharks cruise inquisitively within inches of the
divers. Snorkelling offers safe, crystal clear waters abounding with
colourful soft and hard corals, live shell and sea anemones. Local crew
are available to guide divers through the reef to visit a vast selection
of exotic tropical fish.
Tropical trade winds provide a cool breeze and superb
passage. Evening anchorages are in the sheltered lagoon havens of the palm
fringed islands. The on-board chef prepares sumptuous dinners of fresh
fish sizzled on the barbecue. Lobster, tropical salads and local fruit
feature on the menu.
“Taleo Tambu” offers aquatic, cultural or ecological
experiences visiting the waters and islands of your choice. Explore the
jungle rivers and walk the rainforest trails. Visit traditional villages
where superb carvings of the Malagan culture can be seen. Experience the
unique shark calling customs of the friendly island people.
TIATA CRUISES - MV “TIATA” PO Box 1745, Port Moresby
121, NCD Contact: Kevin Baldwin Telephone: 300 0312 Facsimile: 300 0314
Sixty-five foot, state of the art live-aboard cruiser,
designed to maximise function, comfort and luxury. Available for adventure
diving, fishing expeditions or cruising charters. Specialises in diving
the remote areas between the New Ireland capital of Kavieng and Rabaul in
East New Britain.
Four air-conditioned twin berths, communication and
electronic equipment. Rear dive platform, specially designed area for
underwater photographers to assemble and charge their equipment.
ORO PROVINCE
TUFI DIVE RESORT C/- Tufi Post Office, Tufi 246 Oro
Province Telephone: 641 1438 Facsimile: 641 1438
Jutting into the aqua blue Solomon Sea at the tip of
Cape Nelson and only an hours flight from Port Moresby, Tufi Dive Resort
is destined to become Papua New Guinea’s most popular dive destination.
With underwater visibility constantly over 30 metres,
diving at Tufi is a remarkable experience. Deep channel fjords cutting
into the landscape protect fabulous labyrinths of fan and shelf coral,
while the surrounding reefs are ablaze with colourful coral and tropical
marine life including reef fish, tuna, manta rays, trevally, sharks and
mackerel.
Most dive sites are less than 30 minutes away and easily
accessible in the resort’s two fast dive boats complete with all
necessary safety gear. The fully equipped dive shop and dedicated diving
operation are supervised by the resident PADI open water instructor and an
experienced team of divemasters to ensure the highest level of
professionalism, guidance and safety. A full range of scuba diving courses
from introductory diving instruction in the resort pool through to
divemaster certificate are also available.
Tufi has plenty of activities for the non-diver. There
are trips to adjacent villages. Become part of their world for a few hours
and partake of a rich mumu supper.
With activities such as overnight dugout canoe trips,
evening barbecues on the picturesque verandah jutting into the bay,
trekking in virgin bush to observe magnificent bird life and PNG’s wild
orchids, game fishing, wind-surfing, swimming or simple lazing about on
fabulous beaches, the resort has something to suit every mood.
Recently renovated and refurbished, the resort also
offers excellent accommodation in a traditional guest house setting with
choice of bungalows, family rooms and bunk rooms surrounded by tropical
greenery and magnificent views of the fjords ocean.
Meal times are delectable delight with a lavish array of
local seafood such as crayfish, red emperor, mackerel and fresh oysters
served with the freshest vegetables and mouth-watering tropical fruit.
WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
WALINDI DIVING & TSMV “FeBRINA” Papua New Guinea
South Pacific Tours, Port Moresby Telephone: 321 3500 Facsimile: 321 3136
Europe Scuba Safaris, England Telephone: 145 274 0919
Facsimile: 145 274 0943
Australia Sea New Guinea, Sydney Telephone: 267 65563
Facsimile: 326 76118
Asia Vantor Travel, Hong Kong Telephone: 272 39078
Facsimile: 272 44903
USA Adventure Express, San Francisco, CA Telephone: 415
4420799 Facsimile: 415 4420289
Walindi Plantation Resort is home to Walindi Diving and
home port for TSMV “FeBrina”. Built on the Western shore of Kimbe Bay,
New Britain Island, the resort is the base for some of the world’s
finest diving.
Walindi Diving is a shore based diving operation
catering for up to 28 divers in three purpose built boats. These boats
operate daily and run within 20 Nm of Walindi Plantation Resort offering a
choice of two or three dives per day.
TSMV “FeBrina” is a 72 foot luxury live aboard dive
vessel catering for up to 12 guests on extended trips from 7 to 12 days
duration. Diving the waters of Kimbe Bay, Lolobau Island and Bali Vitu
Islands, the “FeBrina’s” six spacious guest cabins all have
personally controlled air-conditioning. Diving from the “FeBrina” is
unlimited and governed only by the guest’s appetite. The waters of Kimbe
Bay abound with marine life.
Recent scientific surveys have recorded over 320 species
of coral and over 850 species of reef fish, all within the area visited by
Walindi Diving. Dive sites visited include pinnacles rising from the sea
bed 1000 metres below and stopping just below the surface, to vertical
walls draped with corals and sponges, from delicate flora garden-like
reefs to small coral heads scattered over white sand. Divers may spot a
hammerhead shark in the morning then see it later in the
afternoon lazily drifting over pristine coral gardens. Between dives
snorkel with dolphins or whales.
Lunch is usually served on a deserted tropical island, a
snooze under the rainforest canopy or a snorkel around the island is often
the order of the day. For underwater photographers Walindi Diving and TSMV
“FeBrina” have won many major prizes in internationally recognised
underwater photographic competitions.
DIVE HOSKINS PO Box 10, Hoskins 622 West New Britain
Province Contact: Frank Rider Telephone: 983 5113 Facsimile: 983 5015
Dive Hoskins is a land based operation located in the
Palms Resort Hotel, Hoskins, West New Britain Province. The Palms Resort
Hotel is a colonial style hotel approximately two minutes drive from
Hoskins airport.
All rooms have private facilities. There is a swimming
pool, restaurant and bar. Dive Hoskins operates day trips for divers on
their 7 metre yacht, “Shark Cat” to dive the coral reefs and wrecks of
Kimbe Bay.
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