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Kimbe Bay

Some of the richest coral reefs anywhere, with seamounts and dive lodges, on the north coast of New Britain.

US travel advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel · checked 2026-11-03
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Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Kimbe Bay is being written. It's on the Papua New Guinea list as Worth a Detour.

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Thousands of cultures and untouched reefs.

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