Papua New Guinea Nature & Wildlife
Choose where you sleep
- Walindi Plantation
A bird-watching tour to Papua New Guinea is not complete without a visit to the Bismarck Archipelago. This geological hot spot holds many endemic species and contributes significantly to the bird diversity of the New Guinea region.
Walindi Plantation Resort commenced operations in 1983 and has extensive experience in the 
bird-watching business. Walindi offers the best location for exploring the north coast of New Britain and the Bismarck Sea with comfort.
Tours are offered to nearby rainforests and small islets in Kimbe Bay for a host of exotic Bismarck and New Britain endemics. Exciting species include the Heinroth's Shearwater, Nicobar Pigeon, Blue-Eyed Cockatoo, twenty pigeons and doves, nine kingfishers including the Black-Headed Paradise-Kingfisher and a host of little known passerines.
In addition, the 25m MV FeBrina is available for extended trips in search of extremely rare pelagic 
seabirds, such as Beck's Petrel, Tahiti Petrel, Japanese Storm and Arctic Petrels, most Shearwaters including Heinroths's, Tropic Birds and occasionally Fiji Petrels. Land excursions are also available from the boat.
Walindi Plantation Resort is a small, intimate, Australian owned dive resort, situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay, Northern New Britain the largest of Papua New Guinea's Islands. 70% of all coral species in the Indo-Pacific region are found in Walindi's waters - few other dive areas in the world can boast such diversity!
Walindi Plantation is committed to supporting this unique ecology, both below and above the water. To this end, the resort is supporting the establishment by the European Union of a Nature and Marine Research Centre within the resort grounds, which will continue to monitor and research all aspects of the ecology in Kimbe Bay and West New Britain.
Above water, fern draped bungalows nestle amongst the rainforest along the beach front. Walindi is is an intimate dive resort catering to a maximum of twenty-four guests, that that each and every one will receive the undivided attention they deserve, yet the freedom to feel every dive has been made for them alone. Good company, great food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere provide a perfect background while you enjoy the delights of Kimbe Bay diving.
Walindi's accommodation consists of 12 self contained, comfortable bure style bungalows spread along the beach front, and surrounded by rainforest gardens. The bungalows are constructed of local materials and timbers, with thatched roofs. They are all fully screened, with private bathroom, a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, and ceiling fans. Laundry service dailyis included in the tariff.
The central resort area consist of dining room, lounge and bar area, swimming pool and sun deck, and administration offices. The dining room offers three meals daily (included in the tariff), and fare is Western and Asian style buffet meals, delicious and plentiful, featuring local seafoods, fruits and vegetables. Meals are at set times .... special dietary requests will be accommodated wherever possible, just let the Manageress know of your needs. There is a 
large reference library, encompassing marine life and photography books, local terrestrial life and history information, and a small fiction selection. The bar is fully stocked, and open most of the day. Please note that bar beverages are not included in the tariff.
Walindi Photo provides photography instruction, E6 processing, all types of camera rentals, video services and more. There are tennis courts at the resort, and racquets and balls are provided. The resort can also arrange a game of golf at the local Kimbe course, or a visit to the hot springs.
Bar: Comprehensive with mixed drinks, beer and a selection of wines. Coffee and tea: Tea and freshly ground coffee available at all times in the dining room. Coffee and tea making facilities also available in bungalows.
Power: 24 hours power supplied by 240V 50Hz generator. Special charging facilities available at dive shop.
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Artifacts: A range of artifacts and souvenirs available for sale.
