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No. 5362 · Papua New Guinea · Oceania

Kimbe

5.55°S 150.15°E · 4 m

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Overview

Kimbe is a bustling port town and is said to be the fastest growing city in the South Pacific. It is situated on Kimbe Bay which is claimed to have more than 60 percent of the coral species of the Indo-Pacific area, making it a world-class diving destination.

Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Diving · Nature

Before you go

Diving

Kimbe Bay offers world-class diving with 900+ fish species and 400+ coral species. Best seasons are mid-August to December and February to June.

Money

Currency is Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK). Credit card acceptance is limited outside major hotels.

Transport

Air Niugini flies 1-3 times daily from Port Moresby to Hoskins (HKN) airport, 30 miles from Kimbe. Local transport is mainly by boat.