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Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of New Ireland Province, a long narrow island, 90 minutes flight from Port Moresby. It has often been described as a "typical Somerset Maughan south sea island port".

The New Irelanders are a friendly people who have maintained their traditional lifestyle. During WW2, Kavieng was at the front line of the Japanese’ southward advance and many of the island's towns, infrastructure and industry was destroyed. The area is littered with silent reminders of those days gone by. Kavieng and the surrounding area offers a range of accommodation, beautiful beaches and excellent reef and wreck diving.

This is an island paradise of sandy white beaches, clear springs & rivers and soaring mountains that run the entire length of the island. A road links north to south and is made from crushed coral. Travel is easier by boat and the interesting Malangan culture in the northern and central part of the island is unique within the Pacific. Sorcery, shark calling, surfing and gourmet seafood including coconut crabs, crayfish, reef-fish and unpolluted shellfish make New Ireland and its outer island an escapists dream.

Kavieng is reknowned for it’s current-swept channels that attract a variety of big Pelagic fish. Eagle rays, Mantas, Tuna, Barracudas and reef sharks can be seen. Miles of reef walls that drop away to great depths, are covered in big fans, sponges and beautiful hard corals that provide the perfect hiding place for small critters like nudibranchs and the Pygmy Seahorse.

WWII wrecks include an American B-25 Bomber shot down in 1944. Recent exploration has uncovered a Japanese plane wreck, 2 ship wrecks and a barge carrying WWII equipment. The wreck of a Korean fishing vessel lies on it’s starboard side on a large ridge. This area is a magnet for Barracudas and Jacks.

Water temperatures are around 29 degrees C with visibility between thirty and forty metres. Whatever your diving interest, Kavieng will satisfy your taste.

Nusa Island Retreat

An environmentally friendly property, situated on Nusa Island, just off the coast of Kavieng

The waters surrounding Nusa Island and Kavieng have excellent wreck diving with several World War II ships and plane wrecks nearby.

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Malagan Beach Resort

A small, friendly resort. Located on the beach front, overlooking Kavieng Harbour. The suites are equipped with all the comforts of home

A number of WW2 aircraft wrecks lie in the waters around Malagan Beach Resort, as well as an abundance of coral reefs

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