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Papua New Guinea
The Past, the Present, and the Paleolithic
Located within the Coral Triangle, Papua New Guinea has beautiful coral reefs and dazzling WWII wrecks. Tourism is not a big industry here, which is probably why it’s overlooked by so many scuba divers. However, you can enjoy the country’s rugged beauty at one of several fantastic dive resorts.
Best Time to Travel: May – Nov. Diving: Boat and Shore Diving. Unique Marine Life: Whitefin Hammerhead, Silvertip Sharks, Jackfish, Barracuda, Gobies, Mandarinfish, Pipefish, Migrating Whales. Level: All. Sea Temps: Average 84°F. Air Temps: Average 82°F. Accommodations: Land-Based Resort and Liveaboard. Other Adventures: Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Birding, Nature Tours, World War Tours.
You can’t easily hop around Papua New Guinea, so divers typically plant themselves at one dive resort for their entire stay. Tufi, on the main island of New Guinea, is by far the most popular with our divers. However, if you’re looking for an adventurous off-the-grid getaway, the offshore islands of New Ireland and New Britain might be worth your time.
No matter where you go, the diving is mostly the same: haunting WWII wrecks, beautiful critter diving, and occasional drift diving with pelagic animals.
You will enjoy Papua New Guinea…
If You Love Wreck Diving
Papua New Guinea’s incredible collection of WWII wrecks include numerous aircraft (including a B-17 Flying Fortress), PT boats, machinery dumps, and war-era Coca-Cola bottles. Apart from Micronesia, this is one of the most intimate places to explore the sunken remnants of a dark period in world history.
If You Love Variety
Sometimes, you’re diving very shallow reefs that are packed with colorful critters. Other times, you’re diving along steep walls, looking for reef dwellers and pelagic visitors (you can spot hammerheads and silvertip sharks at the offshore dive sites). Undisturbed by tourism, the coral reefs are just spectacular.
If You’re Looking for a Laid-Back Getaway
Papua New Guinea is not a Caribbean beach destination. It’s an ancient part of the world where thousand-year-old cultures and reefscapes are surviving and thriving. So, you should expect lots of relaxation, with minimal topside entertainment. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the rugged beauty.
Tufi Resort is a personalized boutique resort nestled atop a breath-taking fjord, with 180º panoramic views of the sea, fjords, and mountains. Tufi Resort is a place that makes the outside world and all its daily stress seem a million miles away. The Resort is perched on an amazing, cliff-top terrace overlooking Tufi Harbor.
Standard Package Includes:
**Basic Package. Can be Upgraded.
Getting to Walindi Resort is a short flight from Port Moresby to Hoskins airport, West New Britain and looking out the window on your flight you will realize that this is going to be no ordinary vacation. Mountain ranges that top 14,000 feet divide the main island of New Britain. The deeper valleys remained isolated until early last century; the land you fly over is occupied by people who have 800 different languages and cultures that are just as diverse.
Standard Package Includes:
**Basic Package. Can be Upgraded.
Step aboard MV Oceania, a 27-metre catamaran cruising the stunning waters of Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Sea. Fresh from an extensive refit, Oceania is modern, stylish, and built for comfort — the perfect blend for today’s discerning diver.
Enjoy well-appointed, above-deck guest cabins featuring ocean views, private en-suite bathrooms, and a choice of queen or twin-share layouts. Every cabin and interior common area is individually air-conditioned for your comfort.
Immerse yourself in the ancient, tribal cultures of Papua New Guinea, famous for their tribal masks and resourceful living. Your dive resort will be able to arrange these experiences for you. You can also explore the capital city of Port Moresby, but our travelers don’t typically spend more than one night there.
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