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Rapopo Plantation Resort - PNG

Rapopo Plantation Resort

Rabaul-Kokopo Dive Center

New Britain, PNG


Rapopo Plantation Resort, located on Gazelle Peninsula on the Island of New Britain, is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the township of Kokopo. The Resort has an absolute beachfront with stunning views of Tavurvur volcano overlooking the crystal-clear waters and islands of Rabaul. Looking across Simpson Harbour, the rim of an ancient volcano to Rabaul, the area is a wonderland above and below water.


The resort offers three classes of accommodation: Garden Bayside Rooms, Premier Poolside Rooms, and Executive Suites. The Bayside rooms feature a balcony with garden and sea view, polished local timber floors, private bathroom with bathtub, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, desk, and cable TV. The Suites also feature timber dining table and chairs, leather furniture, two LCD Flat Screen TV, and a Nespresso machine with complimentary coffee capsules.


Contact us about discounted package rates for this fabulous resort...!



Rabaul-Kokopo Dive PADI Center is an independently owned dive operation that operates out of the Resort. Rabaul-Kokopo Dive prides on a safety-first operation and offers world-class diving in a rich and diverse underwater eco-system. Explore the rich history and WW2 wrecks East New Britain has to offer, both on land and underwater.


NEW LOB - MV Oceania - PNG - 40% Intro Discount

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MV Oceania

Walindi Plantation - PNG

Join us on board the new vessel, MV Oceania, and take advantage of a discounted introductory rate

Contact us now for an amazing deal on these last minuted trips...!!

Take 40% off the any berth type on the following trips:
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Trip #14 – 2019   |   Tuesday 2nd July to Thursday 11th July, 2019
Mid Year Itinerary |   Diving Fathers Reefs and Kimbe Bay
Rabaul  |  Walindi
9 nights  |  7.5 dive days

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Trip #16 – 2019   |   Wednesday 24th July to Thursday 1st August, 2019
Mid Year Itinerary |   Diving Fathers Reefs and Kimbe Bay
Rabaul  |  Walindi
8 nights  |  6.5 dive days

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Trip #19 – 2019   |   Wednesday 21st August to Thursday 29th August, 2019
Mid Year Itinerary |   Diving Kimbe Bay Reefs and Fathers Reefs
Walindi  |  Walindi
8 nights  |  6.5 dive days

Tawali Resort - Papua New Guinea

 

  

Tawali Resort - Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea 

Papua New Guinea is recognized as one of the finest dive locations in the world, offering the highest marine diversity of tropical fish and coral on the planet. Tawali Resort - Papua New Guinea boasts over 60 dive sites - comprising of reefs, WWII wrecks, drop offs and sites exclusive to Tawali. The diving from Tawali resort is both amazing and convenient, with the best diving just minutes away from our Resort.
Stay 7 Pay 6 PLUS FREE Night Shore Dive

Guests paying for a minimum of SIX nights will receive ONE more night's accommodation FREE for two adults, plus one FREE Night Shore Dive per person.
 
Contact us for rates and availability.

Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea - Dive Sites

We book divers to Tawali Dive resort on Milne Bay, PNG. They always ask what are some of the dive sites like and what can I expect to see. Here are some of the most popular sites near the resort. Thanks to Tawali Dive Resort for this information and reef photo.

 

TANIA'S REEF

A large coral mount coming from 140 ft to just 8 ft from the surface. Divers are able to dive around the full circumference of the reef with a single tank. The South side of the reef is littered with soft corals of all descriptions. Large schools of fish feed off this face. The reef also plays host to giant clams and turtles.

COBB'S CLIFF

Steep drop off on one side down to 150+ feet rising to just 20 feet below the surface and dropping back in the center to a sandy lagoon to 60'. This site is frequently visited by large pelagics such as Manta Rays and Hammerhead Sharks. The reef also hosts a variety of macro subjects such as leaf scorpion fish, Rhinopious, Blue Ribbon Eels, Elegant Fire Gobys, and so much more.

WAHOO POINT

A small point located on the North side of the mainland with a shelf from 15 feet to 50 feet in depth and dropping with a sheer wall down to 200+ feet. This site is frequently visited by Hammerheads, Manta Rays, occasionally Whale Sharks, Minki Whales and on two occasions, Orcas. The site also hosts a variety of anenomies, a school of Barracuda and very large Elephant ear sponges. A great place for wide angle photography.

LAUADI

This dive site you could spend a number of days doing, this location actually has two separate dives, straight off the boat, no deeper than 25 feet of water you have an incredible collection of cleaning stations, divers are able to get their teeth cleaned if they wish. The site has a variety of octopuses and on occasions, the Mimic has appeared.

CHERIE'S REEF

This is a beautiful drift dive along a slope that's covered with large Gorgonians and littered with large schools of fish. Particular Gorgonians host the infamous Pigmy Sea Horse.

OBSERVATION POINT

A true rubble dive. Sand slopes going down 100 feet host snake eels, Star Gazers, Pipe fish, Flamboyant cuttle fish, Mimic Octopus, Spanish Dancers, Cuttle fish, Fire urchins with Coleman shrimp and the Bugs Bunny Scorpion fish.

SPONGE HEAVEN

A sheer wall starting at 2 feet below the surface dropping to 200+ feet. Honey combed with small caves. Huge variety of sponges and home to a variety of Nudibranchs, including the large Spanish Dancer. Beautiful night dive.

JASON'S REEF

A small coral mound located in 150 feet of water. This mound has large schools of Banner fish and Fusiliers as well as many pelagics. Also on this mound is the sought after Rhinopious or Weedy Scorpion fish.

LITTLE CHINA

A coral mound coming out of 150 feet of water. Typical of over 30 dive sites in close proximity. Large schools of fish over the front face, soft coral gardens where both macro and wide angle photographers can be more than satisfied.

MICHELLE'S REEF

Located on the North Coast, this dive site provides both macro and wide angle. A shallow wall dropping off to 25 feet. Beautiful swim-through with gorgonians growing off the wall and sea bed. Able to shoot up into the jungle canopy from 20 feet of water. Also ideal for macro, a large variety of nudibranchs, Pegasus fish and on occasions Mimic octopus.

CRINOID CITY

Coral mound coming up from 120 feet of water. As it's name suggests, it plays host to a variety of crinoids. The front slope of this reef is covered with a variety of black coral trees. Off the slope, huge schools of fusiliers, anthias and jacks circle. Excellent for wide angle photos.

PELAGIC POINT

This dive site has relatively strong current and because of this there are large quantities of fish patrolling a steep wall dropping off to 130 feet. Sharks are often sighted on this site. The top of the reef which is approximately 215 feet, has a large number of bommies hosting a magnificent variety of sea life, ie: crabs, and rays, not to mention all the fish.

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