Pete’s Bi-plane
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Pete’s Bi-plane offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
Pete’s Bi-plane sits upright at 30 metres, a ghostly sentinel from another era. This reconnaissance plane was shot down while anchored, and you can still make out the three-pronged propeller, a really striking image against the gloomier bottom. We’ve found the site pretty quiet, great for a reflective dive, though the currents can pick up, so watch your timing. It’s a good one for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't need a riot of colour.
Typical Pete’s Bi-plane Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Rabaul Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pete’s Bi-plane
Pete’s Bi-plane Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pete’s Bi-plane, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-2.57, 150.85) (63km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29–31.5°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.08 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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