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— Papua New Guinea —
WALINDI PLANTATION RESORT & MV FEBRINA
Papua New Guinea is located Secluded bures or plantation house south coast of New Britain and discover
within the coral triangle, a global rooms are nestled along the beachfront rare and unusual critters on the pristine
centre of marine biodiversity with and surrounded by lush tropical and rarely dived reefs in the Gasmata
the highest number and most gardens. Delicious meals featuring fresh and Lindenhaven areas.
diverse corals, tropical fish and seafood and beef, fruits and vegetables MV FeBrina is 73 feet of liveaboard
other marine life, in the world. are included in the tariff. Dive sites in comfort and convenience.
Kimbe Bay are a five- to 45-minute ride Accommodation is for a maximum
Fringing dormant volcanoes create a from the resort on covered, specially of 12 guests in five comfortable twin
dramatic backdrop to the waters of designed day boats. Boom netting with share or double cabins and two single
Kimbe Bay. Countless submerged reefs resident pods of dolphins is a highlight, cabins, all with en suite bathroom
and sea mounts play host to over 900 and keep an eye out for passing orcas facilities. MV Oceania is an 88 foot
species of fish and 400 species of coral. and migrating whales.
catamaran, newly refurbished in 2019
Walindi Plantation Resort, established Walindi is home to world renowned live- with three queen cabins and five twin
in 1983, is an intimate dive resort aboard dive vessel MV FeBrina and, new share cabins, all above deck with en
situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay on in 2019, MV Oceania. Both offer various suite facilities. Both vessels are stable
the island of New Britain. Celebrating itineraries around New Britain. In and extremely seaworthy, well set out
over 30 years of operation, the resort addition to Kimbe Bay, visit the remote motor vessels that cater for serious divers
is world famous for its quality of Witu Islands or the offshore reef system and photographers wanting a total PNG
diving, international award-winning Father’s Reefs, for a varied and diverse dive experience. FeBrina and Oceania’s
photography and warm hospitality. dive experience. At certain times of the locally trained crew members specialise
Bird watching and nature tours are also year, Rabaul is also incorporated and for in combining excellent service and meals
featured activities. a special treat, join one of the trips to the with the ultimate diving experience.
PO Box 4, Kimbe PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 723 48460, +675 737 34199 or +675 983 5441 Fax: +675 983 5638 Email: [email protected]
www.walindifebrina.com
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