🇵🇦Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Papua New Guinea
Quick Facts
- • Best season: Year-round (varies by region)
- • Typical visibility: 10-30m depending on location
- • Entry types: Shore diving, Boat diving
- • Highlights: Explore Papua New Guinea's underwater world
Welcome to the ultimate guide for snorkeling, freediving, and scuba diving in Papua New Guinea. With 4 documented dive spots across 15 regions, Papua New Guinea offers diverse underwater experiences for all skill levels. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious wrecks, from shallow snorkeling bays to deep freediving drops, discover what makes Papua New Guinea a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts. Our community-driven platform provides real-time conditions, detailed spot information, and local insights to help you plan your perfect diving adventure.
Regions in Papua New Guinea (15)
Arafura Sea
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Bismarck Sea
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Coral Sea
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Solomon Sea
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South Pacific Ocean
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Eastern Coral Triangle
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Sahul Shelf
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Western Coral Triangle
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Arafura Sea
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Bismarck Sea
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Gulf of Papua
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Papua
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Solomon Archipelago
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Solomon Sea
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Southeast Papua New Guinea
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Dive Spots in Papua New Guinea (4)
Dom’s Reef (Bawame)
Dom's Reef, also referred to as Bawame, is a shore-accessible dive site located at coordinates -9.112000, 149.311700. The site features depths ranging from 5 meters to over 40 meters, making it suitable for divers of various experience levels. Conditions at the site typically present little to no current, allowing for a comfortable diving experience. Marine life is abundant, with sightings of various reef fish, turtles, small sharks, clownfish, and nudibranchs.
-9.1120, 149.3117
Honeymoon Reef
Honeymoon Reef is located approximately 25 minutes by boat from Tufi Dive Resort. This dive site features a large tabletop structure with depths ranging from 5 to over 45 meters. Divers may encounter a mild current, which is manageable for most. The reef is home to a variety of marine life, including Moray Eels, Clown Fish, Sharks, Painted Crayfish, and Nudibranchs.
-9.1638, 149.3707
PT Boats 67 & 119
The dive site PT Boats 67 & 119 features the historic wrecks of two Patrol Torpedo boats that sank due to an accidental fire on March 17, 1943. Divers can enter from the shore at the Tufi wharf and descend gradually to a depth of 47 meters. Along the descent, divers will encounter an old army jeep, followed by two torpedo tubes before reaching the wrecks of the PT boats. While the deeper areas may have limited marine life, divers can observe various species such as Ghost Pipefish, Lionfish, and Painted Crayfish during their ascent and decompression.
-9.0820, 149.3145
Tufi Dive Resort House Reef
The Tufi Dive Resort House Reef offers a shore entry leading to a wall dive that ranges from depths of 5 meters to 40 meters. This site is characterized by warm, protected waters and is suitable for diving throughout most of the year, typically experiencing minimal current. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including various species of Gobies, Nudibranchs, Mandarin Fish, Ghost Pipe Fish, and Banded Pipe Fish, making it an excellent location for underwater macro photography.
-9.0809, 149.3157