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Papua New Guinea · Kimbe Bay

Restorf Island

Also known as: Rest Orf

Best time to dive

January to December; May to November

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • NudibranchLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Excellent - explicitly promoted as a favorite for great diving, great snorkeling, or just an island visit

Safety notes

Aggressive nesting titan and yellowmargin triggerfish over sandy patches; otherwise a low-hazard, easy-access site

Permits & fees

No site-specific permit found; general Kimbe Bay Environment & Safety Fee (~USD 9/diver/day) applies

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.

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