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Sports - Diving / Surfing List of Categories
Do you have a possible inclusion for this "Diving and Surfing in PNG" category of FAQ? If you do then please let me know.
- Where is the Tupira Surf Club?
- Can I get to Tawali Resort by plane?
- Where are the Bradford Shoals
- Where is Paluma Reef?
- Where is Agu Reef?
- Do you have a list of dive sites around PNG?
- Is there a dive association in PNG?
- What is the best time to dive in PNG?
- We divers have become somewhat upset of late with different airlines providing different luggage allowances to divers wishing to fly with them. As I am sure you are aware, SCUBA diving equipment is heavy and divers tend to fly a lot, so this is something of importance for us.
Can you please tell me your company's policy on carrying diving equipment (how much free allowance is avaliable, how much a diver must pay if they go over that allowance etc) on your passenger flights so that it can be put on the uk.rec.scuba website and this problem can be solved once and for all.
Alun Harford
Diver
- Are there any books on the wrecks in PNG?
- Are there any dive boats based in PNG?
- How can I get in touch with "yachties" in PNG?
- What should I bring with me if I am going to dive in PNG?
- What tiny island in PNG has been acclaimed as one of the greatest dive sites of the world.
- Can I dive near Madang?
- Where can I find out about diving in Madang?
- Are there any B25 bombers that can be dived on in PNG?
- What is "the Boston"?
- am planing to fly to the PNG, and i will have only 5 diving days ,so am planing to dive close to Port Morespy please can you suggest a diving resorts or a liveboard operator whithin reach
Many thanks
- Where can I find out about surfing in PNG?
- Are there any other web sites with information about surfing in PNG waters?
- Where is the Tupira Surf Club?
The Tupira Surf Club is along the North Coast Road in Madang province.
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- Can I get to Tawali Resort by plane?
No, it is only accessible by boat. Tawali Resort is in Milne Bay province. -- http://www.tawali.com
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- Where are the Bradford Shoals
Please visit -- http://www.walindi.com/Walindidivesites.html
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- Where is Paluma Reef?
Please visit -- http://www.walindi.com/Walindidivesites.html
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- Where is Agu Reef?
Please visit -- http://www.walindi.com/Walindidivesites.html
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- Do you have a list of dive sites around PNG?
No but here is a list of some of the dive operators.
- http://www.adventuresinparadise.com.pg -- Adventures in Paradise Yacht Charter
- http://www.chertan.com -- MV Chertan
- http://www.divecentre.com.pg -- The Dive Centre
- http://www.divediscovery.com/png/ -- PNG Diving
- http://www.diversionOZ.com/epngdive.htm -- and -- http://png-dive.com
- http://www.febrina.com -- MV Febrian
- http://www.kabairadive.com.pg -- Kabaira Dive Rabaul
- http://www.lissenung.com -- Lissenung Island Resort
- http://www.loloata.com -- Loloata Isalnd
- http://www.madangdiving.org.pg -- Madang Diving
- http://www.mikeball.com -- MV Paradise Sport
- http://www.mtspng.com -- Melanesian Tourist Services/Niugini Dive Adventures
- http://www.mvgoldendawn.com -- MV Golden Dawn
- http://www.niuginidiving.com -- Niugini Diving
- http://www.nusaislandretreat.com.pg -- Nusa Island Retreat
- http://www.peterhughes.com -- MV Star Dancer
- http://www.pngdive.com/AboutPNGDA.htm -- PNG Divers Association
- http://www.rapopoplantationresort.com -- Rapopo Plantation Resort
- http://www.scubakavieng.com -- Diving in the Pacific paradise of Kavieng
- http://www.spiritofniugini.com -- MV Spirit of Niugini
- http://www.tawali.com -- Tawali
- http://www.telitacruises.com -- MV Telita
- http://www.tikiturtle.com/ -- Tiki Turtle
- http://www.tufidive.com -- Tufi Dive
- http://www.tufi-experience.com -- Tufi
- http://www.underwaterphotos.com/tiata2.htm
- http://www.walindi.com -- Walindi Resort
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- Is there a dive association in PNG?
PNG Divers Association. The official website of the Papua New Guinea Divers Association can be found at -- http://www.pngdive.com
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- What is the best time to dive in PNG?
The best time to dive in PNG differs from region to region but generally diving is good all year round. Visibility in areas differ depending on the rainy seasons. Most divers plan their trips anytime between March & late November
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- We divers have become somewhat upset of late with different airlines providing different luggage allowances to divers wishing to fly with them. As I am sure you are aware, SCUBA diving equipment is heavy and divers tend to fly a lot, so this is something of importance for us.
Can you please tell me your company's policy on carrying diving equipment (how much free allowance is avaliable, how much a diver must pay if they go over that allowance etc) on your passenger flights so that it can be put on the uk.rec.scuba website and this problem can be solved once and for all.
Alun Harford
Diver
Hi Alun,
unfortunately I am not in a position to be able to answer that question but please visit the Air Niugini web site for Air Niugini's answer to that.
http://www.airniugini.com.pg/FAQ/airline_related/baggage_queries1.htm (Question 3)
There are two parts to your question (1) what is allowed? should be answered above and (2) what are the excess charges? should be found on the following pages -- http://www.airniugini.com.pg/fares/excessgrid.pdf
The above answers your questions for Air Niugini however the "third level" airlines will have different rules due to the smaller aeroplanes that they use.
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- Are there any books on the wrecks in PNG?
Try the "mecba" book titled Port Moresby Wrecks and Reefs
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- Are there any dive boats based in PNG?
Yes there are many. As a starting point I would try contacting some of the following operators. Not all have dive boats but I am sure they will help point to a dive boat that will be pertaing when you want to visit.
- http://www.adventuresinparadise.com.pg -- Adventures in Paradise Yacht Charter
- http://www.chertan.com -- MV Chertan
- http://www.divecentre.com.pg -- The Dive Centre
- http://www.divediscovery.com/png/ -- PNG Diving
- http://www.diversionOZ.com/epngdive.htm -- and -- http://png-dive.com
- http://www.febrina.com -- MV Febrian
- http://www.kabairadive.com.pg -- Kabaira Dive Rabaul
- http://www.lissenung.com -- Lissenung Island Resort
- http://www.loloata.com -- Loloata Isalnd
- http://www.madangdiving.org.pg -- Madang Diving
- http://www.mikeball.com -- MV Paradise Sport
- http://www.mtspng.com -- Melanesian Tourist Services/Niugini Dive Adventures
- http://www.mvgoldendawn.com -- MV Golden Dawn
- http://www.niuginidiving.com -- Niugini Diving
- http://www.nusaislandretreat.com.pg -- Nusa Island Retreat
- http://www.peterhughes.com -- MV Star Dancer
- http://www.pngdive.com/AboutPNGDA.htm -- PNG Divers Association
- http://www.rapopoplantationresort.com -- Rapopo Plantation Resort
- http://www.scubakavieng.com -- Diving in the Pacific paradise of Kavieng
- http://www.spiritofniugini.com -- MV Spirit of Niugini
- http://www.tawali.com -- Tawali
- http://www.telitacruises.com -- MV Telita
- http://www.tikiturtle.com/ -- Tiki Turtle
- http://www.tufidive.com -- Tufi Dive
- http://www.tufi-experience.com -- Tufi
- http://www.underwaterphotos.com/tiata2.htm
- http://www.walindi.com -- Walindi Resort
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- How can I get in touch with "yachties" in PNG?
As a starting point try a visit to the Royal Papua Yacht Club website located at Royal Papua Yacht Club or Royal Papua Yacht Club (another site)
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- What should I bring with me if I am going to dive in PNG?
Whilst most dive vessels will carry adequate first aid kits it may be worthwhile carrying some of these items with you especially if you go off by yourself.
Analgesic
Anti-seasick medicine
Band aids (some large ones)
Insect repellent
Sun tan lotion
Sun burn Cream
Ear Drops-alcohol/vinegar base. Daily use will prevent outer ear infections
Antibiotic ointment for coral cuts - see your physician
By far the greatest threat to your health whilst in PNG will be sunburn. (Cuts and bruises can be expected as well)
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- What tiny island in PNG has been acclaimed as one of the greatest dive sites of the world.
Wuvulu Island has been acclaimed as one of the greatest dive sites of the world. Wuvulu rises straight up from an undersea plateau approx 2000 metres deep. As there are no rivers or creeks on the island the water is uncommonly clear. There is a guest house on the island and dive equipment is available. Wet season is April to November. From September to January the unprotected beaches along the coastline bring surf-board riders from around the country and overseas to surf one of PNG's few surf spots.
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- Can I dive near Madang?
Yes, The entire north coast becomes another wondrous world of discovery and delight for snorkelers, divers and those interested in marine ecology. Try MALOLO PLANTATION LODGE - they have dive facilities.
MALOLO PLANTATION LODGE is accessible by road and is only 45 minutes drive from Madang.
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- Where can I find out about diving in Madang?
http://www.madangdiving.org.pg -- Madang Diving
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- Are there any B25 bombers that can be dived on in PNG?
There is Mitchell B25 Bomber: A completely intact situated in Madang harbour. After 50 years it's overgrown with colourful corals. However, you can still identify some instruments in the cockpit and see some ammunition on the ground. (Where you leave it as is!)
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- What is "the Boston"?
The Boston is an American mine sweeper sunk during mine clearing operations just after WW II. This is a spectacular wreck dive near Madang. She is sitting aground in 30 to 40 m. You can dive the bridge and the engine room.
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- am planing to fly to the PNG, and i will have only 5 diving days ,so am planing to dive close to Port Morespy please can you suggest a diving resorts or a liveboard operator whithin reach
Many thanks
I tried to reply to yr email address but it was incorrect.
As a starting point I suggest visiting the Loloata Island Web Site as it is only about 15 - 20 mins driove from Port Moresby -- http://www.loloata.com
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- Where can I find out about surfing in PNG?
Surfing information can be found at the Surfing Association of PNG website located at -- http://www.surfingpapuanewguinea.org.pg/home.htm
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- Are there any other web sites with information about surfing in PNG waters?
The PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) had an article in their Monthly Newsletter -- December 2003 Issue - 19th December 2003 at -- http://www.pngtourism.org.pg/news/newsletters/newsletterdec.htm and some more can be found at -- http://www.surfing-waves.com/travel/papua_ng.htm
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