Papua New Guinea
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		Madang Kavieng Port Moresby Rabaul Tawali Tufi Walindi (Kimbe Bay) Local Liveaboards
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		Walindi Plantation Resort
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Walindi, located on the north coast of New Britain is a world-renowned scuba diving hotspot, and it has previously been voted as "The Best Diving Resort Anywhere in the World" by reader surveys. Fern-draped bungalows nestle amongst the rainforest along the beachfront, creating a relaxing, breezy tropical atmosphere.

Underwater, Kimbe Bay supports an incredibly diverse marine habitat. World famous dives sites like South Ema, South Bay, Inglis Shoal, North Ema, Christine's, Susan's, and Restorff Island are only a few of the more than 200 reefs and dive sites sprinkled throughout Kimbe Bay. All are pristine and protected by a rigid policy of "Look but don't touch."

Walindi has some of the world’s most spectacular pinnacle diving.
The region boasts over 190 offshore reefs, with 70% of all coral species indigenous to the Indo-Pacific present. The diversity of the marine habitat is amazing with over 900 fish species identified. Killer whales, dolphins and dugongs, down to the rarest nudibranch and tiny decorator crab, as well as most critters in between, are found in these waters. Walindi Diving has 3 dive boats each catering for 6-12 divers. Walindi management policy is committed to supporting this unique ecology both below and above the water. To this end, the resort is supporting the establishment by the European Union of a Nature and Marine Research Centre within the resort grounds, which will continue to monitor and research all aspects of Kimbe Bay and West New Britain ecosystems.

Some of the more popular dive sites: 

Vanessa's Reef.
Giant sea fans dominate the sea-scape.This natural wonder is known as “Amphitheatre”.
Barrel sponges and white trailing seawhips are also
abundant. 

Bradford Shoals.
A volcanic pinnacle rising up from over 650m. Schools of big eyed jacks, barracuda, sea perch and surgeon fish dominate this dive.

Susan’s Reef
Dense stands of Red Sea Whips (Ellisella sp.) give Susan's Reef a unique aesthetic quality that sets it apart from other Walindi reefs

Restorf Island
The waters around Restorf Island hold an incredible diversity of marine life. It would be possible to spend a week diving here and still find new things in the various habitat types around the island.

Walindi Plantation Resort

Walindi Plantation Resort is an intimate dive resort catering to a maximum of 30 diving guests. Being just a 45 minute drive from Hoskins Airport in West New Britain, it is a quick and easy trip. Walindi can be reached from Port Moresby first by plane to Hoskins, and then by car (1 hour). The hotel is surrounded by tropical rainforest and opens on the Kimbe Bay, known for its diving sites. Good company, great food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere provide the perfect background while you enjoy the delights of Kimbe Bay.

Accomodation:
Consists of 12 self-contained bungalows spread along the beachfront and surrounded by rainforest gardens. The bungalows are constructed from local materials with thatched roofs. They are fully screened, with private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, small fridge, ceiling fans and a double and single bed.

The eight plantation house lodge rooms have all the same facilities as the Bungalows but on a smaller scale, with four rooms to a building.  They have either two single beds or one double bed. 

The central area consists of dining room, lounge and bar area, swimming pool and sundeck.

Amenities:
All meals and laundry services are included, during your stay

Lounge & Library: Situated in the main Plantation House, with comfortable seating and extensive range of marine, fiction & non-fiction literature.
Free Wi-Fi is also available.

A Bar: Comprehensive with mixed drinks, beer & selection of wines.

The Dining Room: Next to lounge area, each night has buffet meals with a large range of tasty dishes, specializing in Asian cuisine. Teas and freshly ground coffee available at all times in dining room.

Coffee & tea making facilities also available in bungalows.

Meal Times: Breakfast 7.00am to 9.00am; Lunch 12.00pm – 2:00pm; Dinner 7.00pm.
Children's' meals are available earlier by request.

Activities:
Walindi Diving has 3 dive boats that can carry 6-12 divers on each. Recreational facilities include:

Swimming pool
Snorkelling equipment (available for hire),
Fishing (available with a guide),
Walking (casual short walks with a guide are available)
Boating (outboard powered boats available for hire with a driver)

Scuba diving operates everyday on a 2 or 3 dive per day basis. Comprehensive equipment is available for hire from dive shop.