Walindi Plantation Resort

231 Reviews

★★★

Hotel category

3 Star

Rooms

Wellness/Spa

Internet

FREE

PADI dive center

Onsite

House reef

YES

Resort Highlights

Waterfront resort in Kimbe Bay, New Britain Island, PNG
Healthy coral, sharks, pelagics, reef fish, macro life
Guestrooms nestled in rainforest and tropical gardens
Bungalows and plantation house rooms with verandas
Open-air restaurant, water front bar
Swimming pool, sun deck, library, lounge
Birdwatching, snorkelling, swimming, nature walks

Resort Description

Walindi Plantation Resort is located on the shores of Kimbe Bay on New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea.

This remote region offers some of the world's healthiest coral and a huge diversity of marine life. Look out for large gorgonian fans, scalloped hammerhead sharks, dogtooth tuna, elephant ear sponges, unicorn fish and many more reef fish and macro creatures.

The resort is set on the water's edge, nestled into the dense rainforest. Wooden bungalows and plantation house rooms are complete with verandas and traditionally designed furnishings.

The open-sided restaurant serves fresh, local produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy an evening drink at Planter's Bar overlooking the waves.

The resort boasts a swimming pool and sun deck, plus a lounge and library with TV and marine, historical and photography books. Walking, birdwatching, snorkelling and swimming are popular activities.

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24H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 24 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment terms

30% of the total booking amount is due at the time of booking
70% (balance) is due 37 days prior to arrival

Cancellation fee

0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 37 days prior to arrival
50% will be charged if you cancel between 37 and 22 days prior to arrival
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Explore diving around the Walindi Plantation Resort

Dive Center

Highlights

Onsite PADI dive center in the coral triangle
Sea mounts, coral gardens, sheer walls
Dive within 15 minutes of your room
Daily boat, shore and night diving (on request)
Rental gear, service shop, fish ID library
Knowledgeable and experienced guides
Novice to divemaster level PADI training

Description

Walindi Dive is situated on-site at Walindi Plantation Resort, in the heart of the coral triangle.

Papua New Guinea (Kimber Bay) is in the Coral Triangle- the global centre of marine biodiversity, offering huge variety of dive sites including channels, sea mounts, coral gardens and sheer walls. Most dive sites are within 15 minutes of the resort.

Daily dive trips and snorkelling excursions depart on 3 spacious, purpose built dive vessels. Night diving and shore diving is available.

The dive shop offers rental equipment, a gear repair and service shop, fish ID library, filling station and classroom for training. The dive staff have a wealth of local marine life knowledge.

Walindi offer novice to divemaster level PADI training, including specialty courses such as Fish Identification, Enriched Air Nitrox and Deep Diver.

Novice to instructor level PADI training is provided, including specialties such as Fish ID, Nitrox and Deep Diver.

DIVING SERVICES

Courses

Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
Scuba Refresher
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver Certification
Divemaster
Nitrox Certification
Underwater Photography
Deep Diver Certification
Night Diver
Boat Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy

Equipment

Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
Tanks With Din Valves
Din/Int Adapters
Nitrox ($)
Rental Equipment ($)
Dive Computer ($)
Filling Station

Diving Facilities

Shop
Training Pool
Camera Room
Battery Charging Station
Beach Front
Housereef
Fish Id And Diving Books

Safety

Emergency Oxygen Kit
Automatic External Defibrillator (Aed)
First Aid Kits
Vhf Radio

Languages spoken

English
Japanese
Korean

PADI membership level

Padi Dive Resort

Resort Amenities

Facilities

Beach Front
Outdoor Pool
Wi-Fi (Free)
Garden
Lounge/Tv Area
External Guests Allowed
Us Power Sockets
Power Socket Adapters

Entertainment and family

Games
Movies
Babysitting/Child Services

Activities

Snorkeling
Stand-Up Paddling
Kayaking
Golf (Close By)
Hiking

Payments

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Mastercard
Amex
Cash (Usd)
Cash (Eur)
Cash (Gbp)
Cash (Aud)
Cash (Local Currency)

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Buffet
A La Carte
Snacks All Day
Alcohol
Vegetarian Food

How to get there

Arrival

Catch a flight from Port Moresby to Hoskins (Kimbe) Airport in West New Britian (additional cost).
A resort representative will pick you up and welcome you to the resort.

Departure

Catch a flight back to Port Moresby from Hoskins (Kimbe Airport) (additional cost).

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