Papua New Guinea · Fathers Reefs
Elaine's Reef
Best time to dive
September to November; April to June
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow ridge crest around 6m could be snorkeled in calm conditions but currents make it a scuba-only site in practice
Safety notes
Current, remote/liveaboard-only location with no permanent moorings on rotation
Permits & fees
No separate site permit; Walindi/Kimbe Bay Environment & Safety (E&S) fee of US$9/diver/day applies for E&S and hyperbaric-facility support
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Walindi
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.