Tawali Resort

Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

The team at Tawali Resort aren't just running a dive shop, they're inviting you into their slice of Papua New Guinea, and that’s what makes this place stand out. We love how integrated the diving feels with the whole resort experience here, from the longhouse dining to the open-air common areas. It feels less like a typical dive centre and more like a well-oiled expedition base. They specialise in taking divers to those specific Milne Bay sites we all dream about, and they do it with a consistent, laid-back vibe. Think muck diving with a side of pristine reef, often on the same outing. Our favourite memory is often a long surface interval spent spotting hornbills in the trees between dives. This is definitely for divers who appreciate genuine local interaction and don't mind a bit of a journey to get somewhere truly different. You choose Tawali for the sense of adventure, for the incredible critter finds, and for the feeling of being miles away from anywhere.