Diver silhouetted by sunbeams in an underwater cavern in Milne Bay

Diving

World-class diving, straight off our wharf

Sixty-plus sites within an hour: coral gardens, sheer walls, wrecks, critters and the only underwater post box in Papua New Guinea.

Diver in a sunlit underwater cavern in Milne Bay

Diving

Milne Bay diving, straight off the wharf

Sheer walls, muck-diving critters, hard coral gardens and WWII wrecks — most sites are a ten to forty minute boat ride from Tawali.

PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster · Nitrox · Full rental gear · Private guides

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Sea fans and crinoids on Deacon's Reef with a diver above

Diving Specials

Diving Packages & Specials

Experience world-class diving at Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort with specially priced accommodation and diving packages.

Prices shown apply to stays in 2026–2027.

Sea fans and soft coral on Deacon's Reef, Milne Bay

April 2026 – March 2027

7 nights · 15 tank dives

Stay 7 Nights, Pay Less 2 Nights

US$2,900per person

  • Bungalow Twin Share
  • All Meals
  • 15 Tank Dives
  • Weights & Tanks
  • Return Airport Transfer

7 Paying + 1 Free for Group Bookings

Valid for stay dates until March 31, 2027 (open sellable dates)

Diver in a sunlit underwater cavern in Milne Bay

April 2026 – March 2027

12 nights · 30 tank dives

Stay 12 Nights, Pay Less 3 Nights

US$5,430per person

  • Bungalow Twin Share
  • All Meals
  • Snacks on Boat
  • 30 Tank Dives
  • Weights & Tanks
  • Return Airport Transfer

Single Supplement: US$540

7 PAYING + 1 FREE

Special group booking offer

Resort Experience

Not diving? Stay for the island

A non-diving package for guests who want the Tawali experience above the water.

Tawali Resort main building above the bay

Island & resort experience — no diving package

Tawali Resort Experience

US$1,800per person

  • Bungalow Twin Share
  • All Meals
  • Return Airport Transfer
  • Snorkeling at House Reef
  • Rainforest Hike
  • Coastal Village Walk

7 Paying + 1 Free for Group Bookings

Ready to Dive Tawali?

Plan your stay, choose your diving package and experience the incredible reefs of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

Muck Diving

Lauadi — the birthplace of muck diving

Black sand slopes, seagrass and rubble hide the strangest creatures in the Coral Triangle. Our guides find them for you — nudibranchs, frogfish, ghost pipefish, mimic octopus and more.

The Great Tawali Nudibranch Expedition 2026 poster — 167 nudibranch species photographed in Milne Bay over six days

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species recorded in 6 days

1980s

muck diving born at Dinah's Beach

No. 1

PNG dive sites — Paradise Magazine

Sunrise over Tawali Resort and its coral reef

Milne Bay Awaits

Your Paradise Awaits

Experience the beauty, adventure and warm hospitality of Tawali.