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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (6) Since the island of New Britain was the reluctant host to Japanese military fleets during WWII, you can expect to run across the errant war plane wreckage - always an incongruous sight amidst the lush, tropical vegetation and warm sunshine.
We chose to spend most of our time here UNDER water, but we did hitch a ride with one of the staff members who was driving into Hoskins (nearby town) for supplies. We pulled over to snap some photos of a few such plane wreckages although I can't seem to find the evidence now; instead, I'm enclosing a photo of the kind of view we were treated to as we sat in the back of the flatbed truck (by choice)...feeling the wind rush against our faces and smelling the briney sea air....it was maybe even more relaxing than the dives themselves!
For this reason, I would recommend taking a "Bush Walk" and exploring some of the sights above sea level. You'll be sure to bump into colorful locals and see some interesting things along the way..... Leave a Comment
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On our excursion into town, we passed by this young woman who was obviously pregnant, balancing both a child AND a heavy bucket of bottles on top of her head - and doing it all with an easy smile.
We just had to pull over and ask her for a photo...she graciously obliged.
We then went one step further and asked her to set the bucket down so that my friend and I could try placing it on our heads.
I couldn't get the bucket off the ground.
Amazing. Leave a Comment
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With so many great activities to choose from, it's easy to lose sight of why we go on vacation in the first place....to RELAX and ENJOY!
On that note, I have to point out that you can't help but appreciate the beautiful sunsets provided courtesy of Walindi Plantation.....
Sometimes we'd be really tired from the day's dives....but we'd rouse ourselves around sunset time so that we could sit and enjoy the evening breeze while watching the sun set on this mysterious part of the world -it really made the stay here special!
Don't forget to look for the sunsets, wherever you are... Leave a Comment
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Walindi Plantation provided the dive boats, dive tanks, and the most experienced (and personable) dive masters. We were never pandered to or patronized, and the dive masters always consulted us on our likes/dislikes - so as to get a good feel for where we'd like to spend our time diving.
We all had dive computers but the dive masters still accompanied us on our dives - we were basically let "loose" to do our own thing out on the reefs and walls...if that is how we wanted it.
This was the best dive experience ever - and I've been scuba diving in a lot of places! Leave a Comment
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One of the greatest things I love about traveling to far away places is that I always meet interesting - and fun - people.
This was definitely the case with our stay at Walindi Plantation.
Even if we didn't see some of the other guests during the day, we'd all usually convene at night in the "social hall" or next to it at the pool. After a few Special Export lagers (award winning PNG beer) or a couple of glasses of wine, everyone was usually ready to play "group games".
Some were especially memorable...but I won't go into the sordid details.
This photo is a small glimpse into some of the fun we had during these evenings together..... Leave a Comment
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Visit Mahonia Na Dari research station west of Kimbe. You can stay at the research station or just visit. While you are there walk to Walindi for lunch or dinner (best to call ahead and book).
Accommodation at Mahonia Na Dari is cheap (K60-K90 per person per night), clean, and very, very friendly. Address: West of KimbePhone: 9834241 or 983 5046Website: http://www.mahonia.org Other Contact: email: mnd.meep@global.net.pg
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on July 19, 2004
on July 5, 2006
