West New Britain Province dive sites

Kimbe Bay contains approximately 60 percent of all coral species found across the entire Indo-Pacific region, making it the most coral-diverse body of water on Earth per square kilometre. Scientific surveys have documented over 400 species of hard and soft coral and approximately 900 species of reef fish. The bay's location at the heart of the Coral Triangle, combined with its relative isolation and limited development, has preserved ecosystems of extraordinary richness.

Kimbe Bay is located on the northern coast of New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea. Flights connect Port Moresby to Hoskins Airport near Kimbe, with a flight time of about one hour. The main dive resort, Walindi Plantation Resort, provides airport transfers and daily dive boat trips to the bay's sites. Liveaboard vessels also operate itineraries that include Kimbe Bay as part of broader Papua New Guinea routes.

Kimbe Bay offers over 60 named dive sites. Highlights include Susan's Reef, a spectacular seamount with dense soft coral and visiting pelagics; Inglis Shoal, known for silvertip shark encounters; Vanessa's Reef, featuring massive red whip coral gardens; and Christine's Reef, with barrel sponges and sea fans in pristine condition. Otto's Reef and Joy's Reef are additional seamount sites offering excellent biodiversity.