Diving

Diving in Papua New Guinea

The mainland of Papua New Guinea is spectacular.  So is PNG’s underwater world.  
The seas and reefs surrounding PNG are widely recognised as offering some of the best scuba diving in the world. They are in pristine condition, alive and teeming with all forms of marine life.

Explore Papua New Guinea’s underwater world

Diving in PNG

Places to stay

As a service to travelers, Trans Niugini Tours books accommodation at the following dive resorts. We do not book diving.  Travelers arrange diving directly with the resort.

Malolo Lodge

Malolo Plantation Lodge

Madang, directly on the Bismark Sea

Trans Niugini Tours Lodge

While Malolo Plantation Lodge does not offer scuba diving, divers can base themselves here and book diving with a local dive operation.

Walindi Plantation Resort

Walindi Plantation Resort

Kimbe Bay on the north side of the island of New Britain

“The resort’s guest book reads like a Who’s Who in the world of Sport Diving and Underwater Photography.”

Tawali Resort

Tawali Resort

Near Alotau in eastern PNG’s Milne Bay Province

Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking Milne Bay, convenient to that bay’s renowned diving. 

Tufi Resort

Tufi Resort

Oro Province on the north east side of mainland PNG

Set in a unique region with large coral outcrops and shelves, sandy cays and deep

Papua New Guinea’s diving locations