Lissenung
Island Resort is located about 15 minutes by boat out of
Kavieng, on a small private island with coconut palms and
a beautiful white sandy beach.
Think of your own Pacific hideaway with all the basic necessities
provided for an enjoyable stay: Simple bungalows with airy
verandahs and mosquito screened bedrooms.
There
is a 24 hour electricity supply, a full service dive shop,
comfortable chairs on sandy floors in the central building
where cold drinks and delicious meals await you, as well
as an excellent marine reference library (okay - that's
not absolutely necessary).
Accommodation
is in basic but very comfortable bungalows.
The atmosphere here is very casual and relaxed. Often referred
to as a typical "Somerset Maugham" South Pacific
island setting, you are now right between two crystal clear
oceans:
The South Pacific to the north and the Bismarck Sea to the
south.
The friendly and warm atmosphere provided by the hosts
who run the resort and dive shop make this island really
special.
Dive Sites
At
change of tides a lot of water is moving between the open
Pacific and the Bismarck Sea. The only way through are the
many channels between the islands to the north of Kavieng.
This is the setting for some exciting current dives for
experienced divers. These currents attract the variety of
pelagic life that Kavieng has become famous for. Albatross
Passage (watch video on this website) is one of the
most diverse dive sites and only 10 min by boat from Lissenung!
There
are also sheltered reefs and, of course, a number of very
accessible wrecks that can be dived. Some great muck diving
is available also in close proximity to the island.
Click here
for general information about the diving region of Kavieng.
About
the island
You can easily circumnavigate the whole island in 10-15
minutes. It is covered with tropical vegetation providing
plenty of shaded areas to escape the tropical sun, and also
offers a small but very pretty beach where you can relax.
We reckon Lissenung Island has the nicest beach of all dive
resorts in PNG and the best house reef.
The buildings blend in well with the natural surroundings.
The fully licensed restaurant offers a wide range of local
seafood and international meals. Power is generated by a
diesel generator.
If you are dreaming of a nice island in the Pacific to
relax and dive and get the illusion to be alone on the planet,
Lissenung is the ideal place for such a dream. The sunset
can be watched from your own deck-chair, right on the beach,
with a nice glass of wine in hand.
Special Excursions
There are two extended trips planned for 2008 with overnight
stays in remote villages around New Hannover.
Dates: Trip 1: 10 June - 18 June 2008
Trip
2: 21 June - 29 June 2008 more
details ...
All year round you can extend your stay at Lissenung with
a village guest house stay at remote Tsoi Lik Island. This
is a truly unique experience. Apart from visiting dive sites
that are seldomly seen (eg: Big
Fish Reef, Turtle Reef ). You will get a much better
idea about the reality and beauty of Pacific Island life.
more
details ...
Accommodation
There
are three bungalow blocks, each bungalow has two private
rooms. Six rooms have their own private facilities.
1 room has shared shower and toilet building which are just
a short stroll away.
Although
the water is not heated, the warm environment usually ensures
that the water temperature is pleasant. Every room has ceiling
fans, fly-screens and mosquito nets.
Dive Shop
Lissenung Island is a short boat ride away from Kavieng
and has a fully qualified PADI dive base. Dietmar has been
running the dive
operation for many years and is an expert in picking the
right dive spots at the right time. He also offers dive
courses on Lissenung.
They have a 24ft dive vessel with a 75 HP outboard 2-stroke
engine and another one (23ft) with 115 HP 4-stroke engine.
Each boats is equipped with a dive ladder, sun protection
and dry storage. These boats are used for groups up to 8
divers. Day trips for divers staying in other hotels in
the Kavieng area are also available.
Last but not least there is a great bonus feature: Located
just off the beach is a fantastic house reef. You get free
shore diving on Lissenung's house reef while staying at
Lissenung Island Resort! Interesting for day (for free as
many as you like before 6pm) as well as night dives (night
dives are guided and will be charged locally).
Lissenung
Island Resort is located about 15 minutes by boat out of
Kavieng, on a small private island with coconut palms and
a beautiful white sandy beach. 
Accommodation
is in basic but very comfortable bungalows.
At
change of tides a lot of water is moving between the open
Pacific and the Bismarck Sea. The only way through are the
many channels between the islands to the north of Kavieng.
This is the setting for some exciting current dives for
experienced divers. These currents attract the variety of
pelagic life that Kavieng has become famous for.
About
the island
Accommodation
Independent
