PNG

[Jordan23]

Hi

im thinking to do lob between July and august, can u recommend what is better from Marin life what is more nice (ive done Palau) , i like the fact that its easy dive (compare to Franch Polinesya from what i read hear), the warm water and viability
thanks a lot for your replays

 

[WetPup]

Do you want big stuff or little stuff?

Milne Bay (Tawali Resort) is your best bet if you want macro.

Walindi or Tufi are good if you want bigger stuff.

I should also point out that very few lob's operate in PNG. Generally speaking you are better off going land-based.

 

[Jordan23]

thanks. and compare to Palau? anileo ? indonesia ( i cant unfortunately no visa.. yet)

 

[ukdave0]

If you want LOBs in that area of the world, perhaps add Solomon Islands to your list. There are 2 LOB's out of Honiara. I've done LOBs in both places. Both are excellent. I rate PNG higher but adding Solomon Islands doubles your options.

 

[Jordan23]

I rate PNG higher" - u mean from marin life and corals? or?

 

[WetPup]

This is based solely on my personal experience, others may have differing opinions:

More sharks in Palau, better everything else in PNG.

Marginally more macro diversity in Anilao, but not by a huge amount. If you ever did the coral macro dives over on Maricaban Island when you were in Anilao, Milne Bay is more comparable to those than a sandy muck dive.

I rate PNG higher than Palau, it's more diverse. It's about on par with Anilao, because while Anilao has exceptional macro, PNG in my experience has more marine biodiversity.

 

[Jordan23]

thanks a lot.. never been to Maricaban Island, anileo i only done my first open water padi hhh

 

[shirtz]

sorry for the thread hijack - but my partner may have an opportunity to get a 3 year posting to PNG. I imagine will be unemployed so diving would be a big past time! any PNG experts here who can help?

 

[Wingy]

It very much depends on where your partners posting will be - there are not a lot of options and not really recommended to go off 'by yourself".

If you have an idea where you will be based (Ella Bay?) you may find other expats with a boat - Alotoa you can probably organise with Tawali to go out with them on a day basis - Hagen/Lae you are going to have a long way to waters edge.

 

[shirtz]

posting will be based in port Moresby...