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Papua New Guinea, situated north of Australia and south of the Equator, is the tail end of a string of islands spilling down from South East Asia into the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea comprises of a remarkable collection of islands, atolls and coral reefs scattered around it's coastline. A land of natural wilderness, breathtaking landscapes & fascinating flora and fauna. A land of adventure, mystery, lost cultures, tropical jungles and high mountain ranges. Not to mention spectacular scuba diving sites.

Many relics from World War 2 remain, both on land and underwater, providing a great opportunity to scuba divers to explore famous ships and aircraft upclose.

Culturally, PNG is extremely diverse with over 700 individual language groups identified. The customs, traditions, beliefs and ceremonies were handed down by the old to the young by word of mouth. There was no written language in PNG until contact with the Western world, which in some cases only occurred about 30 years ago.

The main destinations are New Britain Province (Rabaul, Walindi & Hoskins), New Ireland Province (Kavieng) & Madang. Papua New Guinea is also home to several liveaboard dive vessels that conduct diving expeditions to the more remote wreck diving and snorkelling sites.

Mainland (Port Moresby, Madang, Lae)
Tufi Dive Resort

New Britain Province (Rabaul, Kimbe Bay)
Kabaira Dive Rabaul
Rapopo Plantation Resort
Walindi Plantation Resort

Fishing, Trekking & Surfing Tours
South Sea Horizons

New Ireland Province (Kavieng)
Nusa Island Retreat
Malagan Beach Resort
Lissenung Island Retreat

Liveaboards
PNG Liveaboard Charters

The waters surrounding Papua New Guinea are exotic and still vastly unexplored. The thousands of coral atolls with crystal clear blue waters abound in a myriad of spectacular marine life and hundreds of wrecks. P.N.G. without a doubt offers some of the most fascinating underwater experiences.

Amidst the reefs and schools of fish one encounters numerous wrecks, a reminder of the violence and struggle in which P.N.G. participated during the tragic days of WWII. Wrecks of ships and planes the afore machines of destruction now overgrown with corals rest at the bottom of the ocean floor and are home to many sea dwellers, presenting a display of serenity and colour.

For divers, Papua New Guinea is a paradise. Ship wrecks, ditched aircraft, vertical wall drop offs, beautiful coral reefs and myriads of reef and school fish await the diver prepared for a true adventure.

Some wrecks in Milne Bay (for dive sites in other areas of PNG, please click the location links above):
• P38 Lightning: The P38 Lightning is a famous single seater fighter ditched during World War II. In 1995, Chris Carney, diving from Telita, located the plane's propellers. They now rest against their respective engines on the wreck. The P38 lies in 90 feet (27 meters) of water, with the guns in its nose pointing at a reef in front of the wreck.

• B17 Bomber 'Blackjack': The B17 Bomber "Blackjack" wreckage site is one of the world's greatest aircraft wreck dives. The historic B17 lies in near-perfect condition in 150 feet (46 meters) of water. Nearby is the village of Boga Boga, where tour participants are afforded the opportunity to marvel at its beautiful golden beaches and meet the village elders, who still tell stories of how they rescued the crew from the sinking plane.

Languages: Official languages are English, Tok Pisin (a form of pidgin English) & Hiri Motu. English is widely spoken and understood. It should also be noted that there are approximately 820 indigenous languages

Currency: Papua New Guinea Kina. Before travelling from Australia or from Port Moresby it is advisable to change your traveller's cheques or cash at a bank, as banks are not always accessible. Most major credit cards are accepted at the resorts.

Health: Visitors to Papua New Guinea are strongly recommended to take a course of anti-malarial medication. See your doctor for advice and a prescription.

Visas: All travellers must comply with the local requirements by obtaining a visa before departure. This is done through the Papua New Guinea Consular Office.

Electricity: 220-240 volts 50Hz (same as Australia)

Departure Tax: Currently K15.00 - payable on departure.

Tipping: To give to a stranger is considered a high honour in Melanesian culture, therefore tipping is not normally expected unless in exceptional circumstances. Commercial business hours Monday-Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Dress: Take along clothing which is light and airy, preferably cottons, a sweater for the rare cool evenings (unless visiting the highlands).

Climate: Tropical. December to March is the wet season, although occasional rain falls year-round. Port Moresby, and other towns on the coast are quite warm in the summer months. Temperatures are considerable cooler in the Highlands.

Water Temp: The waters around Port Moresby and Eastern Fields are generally cooler than other areas due to currents circulating up from southern latitudes. The average water temperature varies from 25 degrees Celsius along the edge of the Coral Sea (South coast) to 29 degrees Celsius in the Bismarck Sea (North coast).