Lissenung Island, Papua New Guinea
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Just north of Australia lies Papua New Guinea, aptly named the land of the
unexpected. Just a 1.5 hour flight from the capital Port Moresby, you reach the Lissenung area, a region placed between two crystal clear bodies of water: the
South Pacific and the Bismarck Sea.
The Resort
The resort, which was constructed in 1996, consists of 4
bungalows, accommodating a maximum of 14 guests. The size of the island
makes it easy to circumnavigate in about 15 minutes.
The set-up of the resort is simple and comfortable. The main house is where
you will find cold drinks and delicious meals. Fresh seafood, fruits and
ingredients are staples in the cuisine and most of the ingredients come from the
local market.
All of the buildings are built in the traditional style, including thatched
roofs and bamboo woven walls. These materials are time tested and appropriate to
the environment, therefore they stand up well to even the strongest rainstorms.
Accommodation
The four bungalows are spread throughout the island allowing for plenty
of privacy. Three of the four bungalows house two double or twin rooms, with the
fourth being a single open room. All rooms are fitted with mosquito nets over
the bed, a ceiling fan, a large desk and a wardrobe. In addition, they each have
large verandahs with comfortable chairs for evening relaxation.
Two rooms have their own ensuite bathroom, each with toilet, basin and
shower. For the other rooms, the share facilities are just a short stroll away.
Although the water in your shower is not heated, the warm environment (28°
Celsius/83F) usually ensures a pleasant water temperature. The rooms are
serviced daily and all linens and towels are provided.
2007 Rates
1 Night Single - Standard @ U$ 90.00
1 Night Double/Twin - Standard @ U$ 80.00
1 Night Double only - Ensuite @ U$ 95.00
Rates are per person per night and include all meals (breakfast, lunch,
dinner).
Transfer Kavieng-Lissenung Island-Return for divers free of charge, for
non-divers @ U$ 30.00
Rates valid from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
Diving
Although the region has strong currents, it also has world class
diving. The ocean off Papua New Guinea has among the greatest biodiversity in
the world. Diving at Lissenung consists of daily boat trips to the outer reefs,
drop offs and wrecks, totaling a maximum of three dives per day and unlimited
shore diving.
PADI dive courses from Open Water right through to Divemaster are available.
In addition, a great number of specialty courses are also on offer, including
PADI Scooter Diver.
The resort's owns 2 dive boats which can take you to any of the dive sites
within 20-30 minutes. With a canopy, equipment boxes, tank racks and a ladder,
both boats are perfectly designed for diving. A DAN oxygen unit for emergencies
is on board both boats and the dive staff is trained in its use.
Diving Rates
1-Tank Dive @ U$ 55.00
2-Tank Dive @ U$ 100.00
3-Tank Dive @ U$ 135.00
Dives include boat trips, tanks, weights, dive guide and tea, water and
snacks on board. Divers staying on Lissenung Island get free shore diving during
daytime (until 6pm) when booking boat dives in the morning.
An Environment & Safety Fee of U$ 3.00 per person per dive day will be
charged on location. This amount helps fund the recompression facility in Port
Moresby as well as environmental programs throughout PNG. This is not an
insurance and does cover neither evacuation nor chamber treatment. For proper
dive accident insurance Lissenung Diving strongly recommends DAN (Divers Alert
Network) Insurance.
Sample Dive Sites
Lissenung Island Reef: Surrounding about 2/3 of Lissenung Island, this
reef is an ideal spot for photographers and for night diving. You may encounter
Seahorse, six different species of Clownfish, Cockatoo Waspfish, Crocodile Fish
and hundreds of other species. Off the island is also the wreck of a small
yacht, which was sunk in the 70s.
B25 "Stubborn Hellion": This American B25 Bomber was shot down on February
14, 1944 by the Japanese army during the battle around Kavieng. The plane sits
upright in 12m (40ft) of water, half way between Lissenung Island and Albatross
Channel. This dive is especially interesting, because the whole history of the
plane and its crew is known
Matrix: This is probably the most beautiful drift dive in Kavieng. Fantastic
hard corals in the shallows and huge fan corals from 20m (65ft) downwards make a
beautiful scenery. And as you drift along you may see Mobula Rays, Turtles, Sea
Snakes and of course some Sharks
Price: From $560 USD per week
Size: 10 Acres
Location: Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
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