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In
contrast
to
the
popular
tourist
destination
of
East
New
Britain,
West
New
Britain
is
virtually
untouched,
unexplored
and
unknown.
The
exception
is
Walindi
Plantation
Dive
Resort,
a
favourite
destination
for
divers
from
all
parts
of
the
world. |
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The
Resort
is
located
on a
privately
owned
oil
palm
plantation
on
the
shores
of
Kimbe
Bay.
The
Bay
is
fringed
by
volcanic
mountains,
some
still
active.
Divers
can
explore
volcanic
caves
draped
in
staghorn
coral
and
reef
drop-offs.
The
clear
blue
waters
are
home
to
dogtooth
tuna,
trevally,
barracuda,
dolphins
and
dugong
and
for
night
diving,
the
luminescene
lights
the
way.
The
most
popular
site
for
night
diving
is
known
as
The
Cathedral,
a
horse
shoe
shaped
reef
with
a
large
cave
at
one
end.
The
floor
is
covered
in
white
sand
and
the
outside
is
draped
in
staghorn
and
gorgonia
coral.
Walindi
has
resident
instructors
to
provide
tuition
for
first
time
divers.
The
fishing
and
snorkelling
are
excellent. |
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Non-divers
can
enjoy
the
superb
natural
surroundings.
The
Muruk
cave
system
in
the
Nakanai
area
of
West
New
Britain
is
believed
to
be
the
deepest
recorded
in
the
southern
hemisphere.
A
French
cave
expedition
team
recently
explored
the
system
and
believe
there
is a
canyon
about
1,200
metres
below
the
entrance
of
the
cave. |
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The
pretty
little
town
of
Talasea
looks
across
the
bay
with
its
many
islands
from
Williamez
Peninsula,
an
active
volcanic
region.
Talasea
is a
centre
for
the
manufacture
of
shell
money.
It
was
from
this
area
that
obsidian,
volcanic
glass
used
in
the
manufacture
of
knives,
spears
and
arrows
used
for
trade
from
about
3,000BC
until
recent
times,
was
found.
In
the
hills
behind
Talasea
are
the
wrecks
of
two
US
bombers,
one
of
them
a
B24
Liberator. |
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Things
to
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Diving
and
snorkelling:
Kimbe
Bay
is
famous
for
its
huge
corals,
big
fish
and
caves.
Land-based
diving
is
available
from
Walindi
Plantation
Resort;
phone
(675)
983
5441,
which
also
has
a
live-aboard,
the
MV
Febrina,
and
from
Hoskins
with
Dive
Hoskins
at
Palm
Lodge
Hoskins.
Snorkelling
at
Walindi
is
also
rewarding.
Fishing:
Big
fish
found
off
Kimbe
Bay
are
blue
and
black
marlin,
sail
fish
and
dog-tooth
tuna
while
the
waterways
around
Kandrian,
on
the
south
coast,
and
Talasea,
are
known
for
spot-tail
bass.
For
the
ultimate
Papua
New
Guinea
fishing
experience,
combine
a
Madang
adventure
with
a
trip
to
Arrjim
Island
Bass
Fishing
Camp
on
the
remote
south
coast
of
West
New
Britain.
It
is
internationally
renowned
for
its
black
and
spot-tail
bass.
Trekking:
Good
trekking
can
be
done
in
the
Cape
Gloucester
area
where
Mount
Langila
is
still
rumbling
gently.
The
Kandrian
area
is
very
beautiful
and
you
can
walk
from
Kandrian
along
the
coast
to
Eseli,
staying
in
guesthouses.
From
Talasea
you
can
walk
out
to
Cape
Hollman
on
the
Willaumez
Peninsula.
Lake
Dakataua,
at
the
end
of
the
peninsula,
was
formed
after
a
giant
eruption
in
1884,
and
it’s
a
picturesque
spot
to
explore. |
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