Bradford Shoal

Ema Reef

Inglis Shoal

Joelle's Reef (Joelle's Bommie)

Kathryn's Reef

Kimbe Island (Bali Island)

Otto's Reef

Restorf Island (Witu Islands)

Susan's Reef

The Cathedral (Kimbe)

Vanessa's Reef

Kimbe Bay diving is centred on the Walindi Plantation Resort, where full-board stays include hearty meals built around fresh seafood, tropical fruit, rice, and vegetables from the plantation gardens. Day boats carry lunch and snacks so you can maximise time on the reefs, and dietary requirements are easily accommodated. Evening dining pairs the day's catch with international and PNG dishes, and a cold drink at the bar is the perfect way to review the day's critters. The remote setting means most meals are taken at the resort, which keeps logistics simple.

Walindi Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay Hotel

Mahonia Na Dari

Rapopo Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay, on the north coast of New Britain, is one of the most pristine coral ecosystems on the planet, a vast sheltered bay holding more than half of the coral species found in the entire Indo-Pacific. The bay is dotted with submerged pinnacles and seamounts such as Inglis Shoal and Bradford Shoal, where massive schools of bigeye trevally, barracuda, dogtooth tuna, and silvertip sharks gather in the blue. Closer in, the coral-encrusted walls of Kimbe Island and the bommies of Joelle's Reef, Vanessa's, Susan's, and Kathryn's are a riot of anthias, butterflyfish, and clownfish, while Otto's Reef is a macro paradise of frogfish and ghost pipefish. Restorf Island and The Cathedral add volcanic and cavern variety. Based around the renowned Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay is a complete destination for both pelagic thrill-seekers and coral lovers.

Kimbe Bay (New Britain – Coral Hotspot)

Kimbe Bay is reached by domestic flight from Port Moresby to Hoskins Airport, followed by a short road transfer to the Walindi Plantation Resort and other bases. Dive boats depart daily for the pinnacles, shoals, and bommies, with runs of 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the site. The outer reefs and Fathers Reefs are best explored on the MV FeBrina liveaboard, which also links Kimbe with Witu and New Ireland.

Where to Stay in Kimbe Bay (New Britain – Coral Hotspot)

Accommodation Overview

Recommended Areas

Walindi

Kimbe town

Hoskins

Featured Hotels & Resorts

Walindi Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay Hotel

Mahonia Na Dari

Rapopo Plantation Resort