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Walindi Plantation Resort

About Walindi Plantation Resort

Walindi Plantation Resort is located in Kimbe Bay on New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea. This scuba diving resort has 20 accommodations that come in two styles. They have 12 Bungalows situated in jungle gardens that you access by following paths, yet they face the beach and ocean. So, these bure style quarters are topped with traditional thatched roofs. Moreover, the bures are fan cooled and fully screened. Finally, at Walindi Plantation Resort, each bungalow has a private veranda and ensuite bathroom. So, they also have 8 Plantation House rooms in 2 rows of 4 rooms each. These rooms are deeper in the jungle and have garden views.  Enjoy our blog article on Papua New Guinea: Diving At The Edge Of The World. Part One.

Walindi Plantation Resort Diving

Walindi has an onsite scuba diving center where you can rent dive gear or take a dive course. Nitrox is available. So, they have 3 custom/purpose-built aluminum dive boats too.  There are over 40 dive sites to choose from and they do 2-3 dives a day. You can also sign up for a night dive or dive from shore. The dive sites near Walindi Plantation Resort, have seamounts, pinnacles, reefs, hanging gardens, and wrecks. Two well-known seamounts include Ingles Shoal and Ono’s Point. The Zero is a Japanese plane wreck from WWII. So, you can also view spectacular staghorn and rose pattern corals just off shore. Seamounts and pinnacles actually separate Kimbe Bay into two fairly equal sized bowls, both of which open out towards the sea.

Attractions and Activities

Casuarina Restaurant at Walindi Plantation Resort, offers Western and Asian cuisine. So, local seafood, fruits, and vegetables is typically shipped in daily. If you have special dietary needs, please inform the resort staff prior to arrival. Breakfast is continental style or you can place cooked orders. Lunch is a la carte. Dinner is typically a 3-course buffet affair. However, dinner may be a la carte depending on the quantity of guests. Planters Bar at Walindi Plantation Resort, is next to the large sun deck and pool. Moreover, WiFi is available in the main house area. They also have a gift shop called the Blue Taro Boutique, which sells masks, carvings, local jewelry, tooth paste, and bug repellent, among other items. As for other activities, you can hire a private charter boat, go birding, kayaking, snorkel, swim in the pool, sun on the sun deck, or lounge in the lounge chairs.  You can also take a town tour. This is also the home port of MV FeBrina and the MV Oceania.
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Walindi Plantation Resort - Papua New Guinea

Most nationalities are required to obtain a tourist visa before visiting PNG. Currently Visa on arrival is NOT available for US or Canada residents.
Walindi Resort is situated on the large island of New Britain off the New Guinea main island. The closest airport to Walindi is Hoskins Airport (HKN) which is sometimes called Kimbe Airport. You will need to book a flight from Port Moresby (the capital city) with either Air Niugini (Papua New Guinea's national carrier) which have daily flights to and from Port Moresby or PNG Air that also has daily flights however generally with a short layover.
Transfers are booked with your reservation and operated in accordance with your flight details. The Walindi driver will be awaiting your arrival at Hoskins and will assist you with your luggage. If you cannot find him (he will have a Walindi shirt and a sign), the security guard at the luggage collection area will be able to point him out. You will need your luggage tags to present to security prior to removing your luggage. Hoskins airport is approximately a one hour drive from Walindi Resort. Your departure transfer will also be organized for you. Please check with reception the evening prior for confirmation of departure time.
In the event your flight to Hoskins is delayed or cancelled please ensure you contact reservations to advise of new arrival details. If you require assistance while in Port Moresby to re-schedule your flight, locate the customer service desk for your airline and explain your situation and request assistance to re-schedule. The airline staff member should then organise you overnight accommodation if necessary, shuttle transfers and issue you with a new departure time. We do make every attempt to track down guests who may not arrive due to cancelled or delayed flights, and wherever possible obtain revised travel plans directly from the airline. Airport transfer from Hoskins will then be re-scheduled accordingly. However, we ask that guests attempt to contact Walindi Resort if they can to advise that you will not be arriving as planned. If you do not have a phone with you, most hotels in Port Moresby will contact Walindi if requested, to advise of revised plans.
The currency of Papua New Guinea is the Kina. This should be available for exchange at currency counters within most international airports before your trip. Otherwise, there is a currency exchange desk and ATM at the international terminal in Port Moresby. If you were not planning to venture outside Walindi you will not need to carry much Kina. All extras can be charged back to your room and paid upon check out – we accept AUD, USD, Euro and Kina cash as well as all major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Amex). There is no surcharge for credit card payments made at the resort.
PNG has a tropical climate with warm temperatures and a great deal of sunshine year-round. The main climate here in Kimbe is 24 – 34° C / 75 - 93 ° F year-round. The rainy season is traditionally January through to the end of March and the dry season June through to August. As PNG is situated across the equator, severe storms are rare.
Lightweight, comfortable clothing for humid climate and bathing suits are a must. A light sweater or throw over is ideal for evening, especially during the months of June through to August. Dress at Walindi is always casual. Laundry service is provided daily so you can pack light. Additional items to pack are personal toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat or visor and bug spray or lotion.
Yes, travelling around PNG is safe, but you need to take reasonable care and apply common sense as crime is a factor wherever you travel these days. Do not venture out by yourself and look after your belongings.
Before your trip, make sure to consult your personal physician or a travel doctor with regards to malaria preventative medication or any other vaccines you may need. Malaria is prevalent in New Guinea but easily prevented. Regardless of whether you are taking an anti-malarial or not, the best preventative measures are to ensure you cover up during the early morning and late afternoon/early evening hours with loose, lightweight cotton clothing, and use a personal mosquito repellent. Please note that if you are diving with us, Larium is not recommended as an anti-malarial for divers.
PNG art and handicrafts are world-renowned and the art is extremely varied, reflecting the great diversity of cultures in PNG. There is a boutique located at the resort which sells local carvings, masks, art, and other handicrafts. We can also arrange shipping from PNG to your home at an extra charge.
It is not compulsory to tip in PNG, therefore it is at your discretion to tip or not. If you have enjoyed our services and feel you would like to leave a gratuity we ask that you please leave your tips with management at reception, and not tip individual staff directly. This way tips can be collected over a period of time and distributed evenly amongst staff, as your experience at the resort is the result of a team effort. If you wish to give more to one staff member you can specify. Tips can be paid by cash or credit card. We can assure you that your gratuity will be greatly appreciated by all the staff members at Walindi.
If you would like to bring some gifts/donations for the locals, we recommend items for local schools and kids, such as pens and pencils, crayons, books, and clothing which is always appreciated. We can organize for you to visit a local school or village where you can leave gifts with the village chief or head teacher who will distribute them fairly.
Your meals are included in the main restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast consists of continental options like cereal, bread, fresh fruits, juice, milk or cooked options such as eggs, bacon, sausages, French toast and pancakes. Lunch is a light affair, with a few options to choose from our a la carte menu such as burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, and salads. Dinner is generally buffet style with Western/Asian meals with protein options, fish and plenty of sides and salads. Please ensure you advise any special dietary requirements at time of booking and note that not all dietary requirements may be catered to due to the remoteness of the island.
Most power outlets at Walindi are Type I electrical plugs (same plugs as Australia and New Zealand) with two flat, oblique blades that form an inverted V, and a grounding blade. Rooms are also fitted with a double international power point for your convenience. If you require any adaptors, please ask the staff at reception.
All rooms are fully netted and therefore most guests find a mosquito net over the bed is not required. However, if you would like the extra protection of a mosquito net, please speak to reception and we can organize for one to be fitted over your bed. Long sleeves and long pants as well as a personal insect repellent are recommended if outside around dusk and dawn. Insect repellent can be purchased from the Blue Taro Boutique.
No, rooms at Walindi do not have air conditioning. All rooms are fan cooled and have large open windows to maximize the cool breeze from the sea. The library and lounge at the main resort building is air conditioned, if you wish to relax in the lounge.
Wi-Fi Internet is available at the main resort building free of charge, although it is not always perfect given our island location. A laptop is available in the library for guest use.
Walindi is located approximately 20 minutes drive from the main town of Kimbe and off the grid, thus Walindi’s electricity is supplied by 240V 50Hz generators. To conserve valuable resources the generators will shut down completely between 11:00pm and 6:00am. The generator will be turned on prior to 6:00am if you have an early departure or early tour. For your convenience, a battery energy bank has been installed in each room to run the fan and special 24 hour lighting while generator power is off. There is also a 24-hour charging socket in each room that operates throughout the night. Each room is connected to water tanks to provide water (via gravity feed) while the generator is turned off. You will still have running water to use the water basin, flush the toilets and take a hot shower.
If you are staying at Walindi Resort prior to your liveaboard trip with MV FeBrina or MV Oceania, please note that the resort’s check-out time is 10:00am. Your luggage and personal items can be kept in storage at Walindi between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm (until the liveaboard is ready for boarding). You are welcome to use all the facilities around the main house throughout the day. The liveaboard crew will advise you once the boat is ready for boarding and will assist you with moving your luggage. If you wish to request a late checkout from Walindi, please speak to reservations or reception to check availability.
Final departure from the liveaboards MV FeBrina and MV Oceania is 9:00am on disembarkation day. If you are departing on an early morning flight, a transfer to the airport will be arranged to depart from the liveaboard jetty. If you are transferring to Walindi Resort, your luggage will be transferred up to the resort reception area by the crew, until such time as your accommodation at Walindi is ready. Please note that Walindi check-in time is from 2:00pm onwards. Your luggage and personal items will be kept in storage at Walindi between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm, and you are welcome to use all the facilities around the main house throughout the day. You may pre-book diving/snorkeling or land based activities for the time before your room is ready.

Papua New Guinea

Climate: Tropical with annual air temperatures range between 24 – 29°C / 75 – 85°F

Water Temperature: 26 – 31°C / 79 – 87°F

Time: UTC +10:00 to +11:00

Language: English, Tok Pisin (a Melanesian Creole English), Hiri Motu, and 717 distinct native languages.

Currency: PGK -Papua New Guinea Kina

Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; Australian-style three-pin plugs are in use.

Marriage Requirements: Please contact the local tourism board for instructions and requirements.

Airport(s): Port Moresby International Airport (POM)

Hyperbaric Chamber: 
Melanesian Hyperbaric Service
Port Moresby Medical Services

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