A beautiful resort to stay for a land based dive holiday

Great diving and luxury accommodation are the reason that Walindi is one of the most sought after destinations in Papua New Guinea. This is true not only for divers, but also for non-divers.

The beauty of its coral reefs is next to none, conditions are near perfect year round. A lot of those stunning magazine cover photographs have been taken there. It's the only resort in PNG featuring a photopro shop.

The tropical ambience in the resort itself ensures a pleasant stay.

Dive Sites

The sheltered reefs are in the far western end of Kimbe Bay. On the north eastern side you find seamounts, and deeper water. This is one of the most spectacular areas for reef diving in the world.

Click here for general information about the diving regions of Papua New Guinea.

Features

The unique tropical setting under age old rainforest trees makes Walindi Plantation resort a very special place. This is a place by divers for divers. Although there is a beach (dark lava sand), it is not a place for a typical beach holiday. Spending time on the veranda of your bungalow with clear views of the bay seems to be the favourite pastime in between dives.

Walindi features a large common area with bar, souvenir shop, al fresco and indoor dining and a pool. The large property is visited by local people in the afternoon who are eager to display (and trade) some of the unique local handicrafts.

Even your laundry will be done for you in Walindi, where you don't need many clothes anyway. (Laundry service is included in the costs for the bungalows and the Plantation House Rooms.)

You can wear shorts and T-shirts all the time, no formal clothes are necessary. The western style food, mixed with local dishes, is very good and offered as buffet. If you come with your family and have kids, babysitting is also available.

Accommodation

Near the waterfront there are 12 private bungalows sheltered by large rainforest trees. The bungalows are equipped with fridge, coffee and tea facilities, private bathrooms and verandahs and are a very comfortable place to be.

Walindi also has a second option for accommodation, the 4"Plantation House Rooms". They share a large common verandah, the rooms are bit smaller, have no fridge and are not directly at the waterfront.

However, they are a very good low cost alternative with private bathrooms to each room. All options are available as single, twin/or double or triple share rooms.

Dive Shop

Walindi has three dedicated aluminium dive vessels which allows divers to split up into smaller groups and guarantees uncrowded diving experiences in pristine waters. Dives are supervised by one of the resident dive masters.

Aluminium tanks and dive gear is stored on land right next to the quay where the dive boats are moored.

On a typical day the divers go out diving with speed boats in the morning and spend the whole day out at sea. Lunch will be taken in picnic style on one of the many beautiful islands. No anchors are thrown in sensitive areas. All dive sites do have permanent moorings.

Shop

Cecily's shop is well stocked with tee shirts, sarongs, souvenirs and PNG paraphernalia.

Activities

You can go fishing or ask the staff for guided trekking tours or go bird-watching into the rainforests nearby. An attraction not to miss are the various hot springs in the volcanic mountains.During your walks you may also encountersome of the plane wrecks and tanks - all leftovers from WWII. After these activities the resort pool invites for a cooling swim.

Mahonia Na Dari Conservation & Research Centre
The centre is located a 5-minute walk from the actual resort and was established in 1996.
It is operated by a local non-governmental organisation that is dedicated to the preservation of Kimbe Bay's marine and terrestrial environments. They educate school kids and adults about the importance of looking after the reef. Walindi Resort has been very supportive of Mahonia in donating fuel, food and money to the centre. You can visit the centre and talk to Anna and other resident researchers. Donations are, of course, always welcome.


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2010 Packages

7 night/10 dives packages	Season	Dbl/Twin (per person)	Single
Deluxe Bungalow (incl all meals, daily laundry service, 10 dives, tanks, weights, boat, dive guide, return airport transfer)	Low 2010*	US$ 1634	US$ 2026
	High 2010**	US$ 1970	US$ 2460
Plantation House room (incl all meals, daily laundry service, 10 dives, tanks, weights, boat, dive guide, return airport transfer)	Low 2010*	US$ 1375	US$ 1690
	High 2010**	US$ 1515	US$ 1830
* Low 2010: 05 Jan 10 - 31 Mar 10, 01 Dec 10 - 19 Dec 10 ** High 2010: 01 Apr 10 - 30 Nov 10, 20 Dec 10 - 04 Jan 11

2010 Nightly Rates

Accommodation	Season	Dbl/Twin (per person/per night)	Single (per night)
Deluxe Bungalow (incl all meals, daily laundry service)	Low 2010*	US$ 152	US$ 208
	High 2010**	US$ 190	US$ 260
Plantation House room (incl all meals, daily laundry service)	Low 2010*	US$ 115	US$ 160
	High 2010**	US$ 125	US$ 170
Diving (dives/day, per person)	Season	2 Dives	3 Dives
Boat Dives (dive guide, tanks/weights)	Low 2010*	US$ 135	US$ 170
	High 2010**	US$ 150	US$ 190
Other Activities/Tours		Price
Airport transfers (Hoskins Airport-Walindi approx. 45km)		US$ 70 return (per person)
* Low 2010: 05 Jan 10 - 31 Mar 10, 01 Dec 10 - 19 Dec 10 ** High 2010: 01 Apr 10 - 30 Nov 10, 20 Dec 10 - 04 Jan 11
All prices are per person Extra: Environmental & Safety Fee of USD 5 per dive day Note: Special packages available from Australia and New Zealand, please ask us per e-mail.