Tawali Resort PNG

Among the famous  dives sites are Coral Garden and Deacon’s Reef that was constantly recognised by Paradise Magazine

Diving Activities

At the southeastern tip of the main island of New Guinea lies the province of Milne Bay and what many consider to be some of the best all-around scuba diving  in Papua New Guinea.  Milne Bay is the home of scuba diving in Papua New Guinea, where it all began from mid 1990’s by Bob Halstead.  The spectacular dive sites of Milne Bay put Papua New Guinea into the world’s class map of scuba diving.

Sprinkle in to this mix some of the many WWII wrecks in the area, such as the Black Jack B17F Flying Fortress bomber just off the beach at Cape Vogel, and some of the superb reefs, and it’s easy to understand Milne Bay is on the “must do” list for most divers.

Among the famous  dives sites are Coral Garden and Deacon’s Reef that was constantly recognised by Paradise Magazine as No.1 dive sites in PNG.  Add to this the Lawadi or Dinah’s Beach which is the birthplace of muck diving and recognized as top macro dive site in the world. Visit www.indopacificimages.com to know more about diving in Milne Bay.

Tawali is in a great location both physically and geographically, with pristine surroundings and its position on the north coast, which provides shelter from the prevailing SE winds most of the time. This means there is always access to the dive sites all year round.

The visibility at most of the dive sites becomes optimal during the wet season, from June through to August, and remains good to excellent all the way through mid December.  October to mid of May is dry season with occasional rain. Water temperatures vary from 25 to 29 degrees in the dry season down to about 25 degrees in the wet season.

Click on the dive locations (numbered icons) on the map below and discover countless beautiful diving sites that await you in PNG!

Tawali is located in a secluded area of Milne Bay amongst local fishing villages and accessible only by boat. Built on a limestone bluff eighty feet above the water, Tawali offers guests a private retreat in which to enjoy the wonders of PNG. Tawali was constructed by local craftsmen and you will find beautifully carved totems and woodwork in the spacious main lodge and throughout the resort.

Some of these works of art took two years to complete and are unique to the Milne Bay culture. Covered walkways connect guest bungalows, which are complete with private balconies overlooking Hoia Bay. The air-conditioned bungalows are spacious with two queen beds and rosewood interiors that include desks, closets and lounge areas. Each room has a personal safe and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms are modern, completely tiled and have solar heated water.

Tawali Resort boasts 21 rooms (16 deluxe bungalows, 2 double standard rooms and 3 standard rooms) and 1 villa style accommodations. All our rooms offer wooden décor and local artworks. It includes air condtioning, tea & coffee facilities and balcony…

PNG is known to be one of the most exotic culture in the world. Unexplored and very rich in natural resources, tourists will get to experience the best of nature. At Tawali resort, there is always something for everyone. From our swimming pool to our…

Tucked away, only accessible by boat sits what may be Papua New Guinea’s best-kept scuba diving secret – Tawali Resort. Welcome to the exotic culture of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear protected waters of Milne Bay, Tawali offers travellers a unique location to dive, relax and enjoy the unspoiled wonders of this magnificent part of the world.

Guests must fly from Port Moresby to Alotau Airport, then transfer on a 90-minute bus ride along the Milne Bay coast followed by a 20-minute boat ride to the resort. The trip between Alotau Airport and Tawali Resort takes approximately 2 hours.

Milne Bay Province has the best all-round scuba diving in PNG. The diversity, abundance and quality of dive sites are astounding.

Tawali Resort is in a great location, both physically and geographically, with pristine surroundings. Its position on the north coast provides shelter from the prevailing SE winds most of the time. The 24 dive sites (day trip) are always accessible.

Covered walkways connect guest bungalows, which are complete with private balconies overlooking Hoia Bay. The 22 air-conditioned bungalows are spacious with two queen beds and rosewood interiors that include desks, closets and lounge areas.

Bathrooms are modern, completely tiled and have solar heated water.

At the southeastern tip of the main island of New Guinea lies the province of Milne Bay and what many consider to be some of the best all-around scuba diving  in Papua New Guinea.  Milne Bay is the home of scuba diving in Papua New Guinea, where it all began from mid 1990’s by Bob Halstead.  The spectacular dive sites of Milne Bay put Papua New Guinea into the world’s class map of scuba diving.

Sprinkle in to this mix some of the many WWII wrecks in the area, such as the Black Jack B17F Flying Fortress bomber just off the beach at Cape Vogel, and some of the superb reefs, and it’s easy to understand Milne Bay is on the “must do” list for most divers.

Among the famous  dives sites are Coral Garden and Deacon’s Reef that was constantly recognized by Paradise Magazine as No.1 dive sites in PNG.  Add to this the Lawadi or Dinah’s Beach which is the birthplace of muck diving and recognized as top macro dive site in the world. Visit www.indopacificimages.com to know more about diving in Milne Bay.

Tawali is in a great location both physically and geographically, with pristine surroundings and its position on the north coast, which provides shelter from the prevailing SE winds most of the time. This means there is always access to the dive sites all year round.

The visibility at most of the dive sites becomes optimal during the wet season, from June through to August, and remains good to excellent all the way through mid December.  October to mid of May is dry season with occasional rain. Water temperatures vary from 25 to 29 degrees in the dry season down to about 25 degrees in the wet season.

Click on the dive locations (numbered icons) on the map below and discover countless beautiful diving sites that await you in PNG!

Cultural Experience

PNG as one of most culturally diverse countries in the world, Tawali is best location to experience what PNG can offer. Tawali offers village experience, visit local village, traditional cooking, basket weaving, face painting, traditional dance entertainment and sailing on traditional canoe guided by a local.

Snorkelling at Coral Gardem

Chosen as No. 1 best dive sites in Milne Bay, Coral Garden is also a must place to visit for Snorkellers. Amaze yourself for beautiful varieties of corals and fish that you will see in Coral Garden.

Duration: 1-2 hours (15 minutes boat ride)

Fishing

Tawali’s location is ideal for fishing.  The pristine water surrounding the resort is abundant of  many varities of big yellowfin tuna, wahoo, trevally, mackerel, and barracuda.

Duration: 3-4 hours

Picnic & Snorkelling at Boi Boi Waga Island

Boi boi waga is a small island surrounded by a white sand beach. Located near the East Cape, the tip of mainland PNG, you will lose yourself in the pristine and clear water of the island.

Duration: half-day or whole day trip (30-40 minutes boat ride)

Mumu (Traditional Stone Cooking) Demonstration 

Mumu is an earth oven that operates by heating stones which are afterward put or arranged around on the food, covered with banana leaves firmly to prevent steam to escape during the process of cooking. The food usually consists of sweet  potatoes, yams, bananas, taro, and chicken or pork. These ingredients are mixed together and placed inside freshly cut leaves from a banana tree.  The banana leaves are wrapped tightly so that no air can leak out, and just before the package is sealed, coconut grease is poured into the package to flavor the ingredients. The package is then placed on the pile of hot rocks and covered with additional rocks and coconut husks.

Skull Cave and Waterfall 

Maybe not everybody’s idea of fun, but it’s not everyday you can stand in the darkness surrounded by piles of skulls is it? The skull caves are one of the “tourist attractions of Milne Bay and a visit to them, together with a side trip to the nearby village & waterfall is a good way to spend a non diving afternoon.