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Dive sites in Milne Bay

1–200 m · 26 signature species

23 dive sites in Milne Bay, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Milne Bay

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Boi Boi Waga Island

Boi Boi Waga Island →

Explore the wall of Boi Boi Waga Island, where a gentle drift reveals intricate macro life and schooling pelagics against a backdrop of pristine white beaches.

Cherie’s Reef

Cherie’s Reef →

Drift along Cherie's Reef, a sloping gorgonian garden in Milne Bay, where pygmy seahorses hide among the sea fans.

Sea fanPygmy seahorseFlatworm

Max. depth · 30 m

Coral Garden

Coral Garden →

Explore an expansive, shallow hard coral garden in Milne Bay, where intricate reef structures thrive in clear, calm waters.

Hard coralParrotfishButterflyfish

Max. depth · 18 m

Calypso

Calypso →

Descend along the striking ridge of Calypso in Milne Bay, where crinoid-covered coral heads give way to barracuda schools and patrolling grey reef sharks.

Grey reef shark

Max. depth · 30 m

Deacon’s Reef

Deacon’s Reef →

Descend into Deacon's Reef, where the lush jungle canopy meets an expansive coral plateau, offering dramatic wide-angle photographic opportunities and the chance to encounter the ocean's giants.

Whale sharkHammerhead sharkManta ray
Lawadi Beach

Lawadi Beach →

Descend along the dramatically plunging slope of Lawadi Beach, where a gentle entry quickly gives way to depths exceeding 100 meters, revealing a fascinating tableau of cryptic marine life.

OctopusCuttlefishLionfish

Max. depth · 100 m

Observation Point

Observation Point →

Descend into the rich volcanic sands of Observation Point, where a dedicated eye will uncover an astonishing array of rare and elusive macro life.

Mimic octopus

Max. depth · 100 m

Cobb’s Cliff

Cobb’s Cliff →

Descend Cobb's Cliff, where a dramatic wall drops to profound depths, frequently hosting powerful pelagics and a rich tapestry of macro life.

Manta rayHammerhead sharkRhinopias

Max. depth · 150 m

Linda’s Reef 2

Linda’s Reef 2 →

Linda's Reef 2 is a vibrant coral mound rising from exceptional depths, presenting a rich tapestry of marine life and photographic opportunities in Milne Bay.

FusilierAnthiasJack

Max. depth · 150 m

Laura’s

Laura’s →

Descend onto Laura's Reef, a dynamic reef system north of the Nuakata Islands where strong currents orchestrate encounters with significant pelagic life.

Great barracuda

Max. depth · 50 m

Sponge Heaven

Sponge Heaven →

Descend along Sponge Heaven's towering vertical wall, a vibrant canvas teeming with diverse sponges and the unexpected spectacle of the Spanish Dancer.

Nudibranch

Max. depth · 200 m

Barracuda Point

Barracuda Point →

Descend onto a dynamic reef plateau in Milne Bay, frequently visited by large pelagics and home to some of the ocean's most sought-after macro subjects.

Manta rayHammerhead sharkWhale shark

Max. depth · 100 m

Linda’s Reef 1

Linda’s Reef 1 →

Descend onto Linda's Reef 1, a vibrant coral mound rising from 120 feet in Milne Bay, teeming with diverse crinoids and schooling fish.

FusilierAnthiasJack

Max. depth · 120 m

Wongs Black Jack

Wongs Black Jack →

Descend to 50 metres to explore the WWII American 'Black Jack' bomber, a poignant artificial reef nestled in the white sand of Milne Bay.

Max. depth · 50 m

Pelagic Point

Pelagic Point →

Descend along Pelagic Point's steep wall in a consistent current to encounter patrolling sharks and a vibrant reef top teeming with unique macro life.

SharkCrabRay

Max. depth · 130 m

Little China

Little China →

Descend onto Little China, a vibrant coral mound rising from the depths of Milne Bay, teeming with significant fish schools and offering varied photographic opportunities.

Max. depth · 150 m

Wahoo Point

Wahoo Point →

At Wahoo Point, Milne Bay, prepare for dramatic encounters with pelagic giants as a vibrant plateau cascades into a profound wall, a true meeting point of the oceanic and the reef.

Hammerhead sharkManta rayWhale shark

Max. depth · 200 m

Jason’s Reef

Jason’s Reef →

Descend to Jason's Reef in Milne Bay and discover a vibrant coral pinnacle teeming with massive schools of banner fish and fusiliers, where the elusive Rhinopias keeps watch.

Fusilier

Max. depth · 150 m

Michelle’s Reef

Michelle’s Reef →

Michelle's Reef offers a captivating blend of macro wonders and a gently sloping wall dive, all against the lush backdrop of the Milne Bay jungle.

NudibranchMimic octopus

Max. depth · 25 m

Crinoid City

Crinoid City →

Descend into Crinoid City, where a coral mound rises from 120 feet, teeming with diverse crinoids and schooling pelagics in Milne Bay.

FusilierAnthiasJack

Max. depth · 120 m

Twin Tower

Twin Tower →

Descend along a fringing reef connected by a corridor to two grand bommies, where barracuda school and reef sharks patrol.

Grey reef sharkGreat barracudaHammerhead shark

Max. depth · 25 m

Nancy’s Reef

Nancy’s Reef →

Descend along Nancy's Reef, a sloping pinnacle teeming with anthias, where soft corals cling to the wall and the deep blue hints at passing pelagics.

Anthias

Max. depth · 50 m

P38 Fighter Plane Wreck

P38 Fighter Plane Wreck →

Explore the P38 Fighter Plane Wreck, an exceptionally preserved World War II aircraft resting at 27 metres in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

Max. depth · 27 m

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