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Christine's Reef

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Christine's Reef is a stunning collection of small underwater pinnacles and detached coral reefs in the heart of Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, part of the legendary Coral Triangle. The site begins as a submerged saddle between a large reef and two smaller detached reefs, offering shallow coral gardens blanketed with vibrant hard and soft corals, massive barrel sponges, and sea fans. The reef drops onto sandy flats where garden eels sway in the current, while the pristine coral bommies teem with colourful reef fish. Renowned among underwater photographers for its macro life, Christine's Reef delivers exceptional visibility and richness in one of the world's most biodiverse marine environments.

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  • Low risk: Moderate currents across reef saddle

    Currents can run across the saddle between the detached reef sections, requiring care when snorkeling between bommies.

  • Low risk: Aggressive triggerfish

    Triggerfish nesting on sandy flats can be aggressive during breeding season.

  • Low risk: Remote offshore location

    The reef is accessed by boat only — open ocean conditions with no immediate shore refuge.

  • Low risk: Sharp coral formations

    Sharp coral bommies and shallow reef ledges present a contact hazard.

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Christine's Reef is located in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Access is by boat from Walindi Resort or via liveaboard vessels operating in the region. The resort is a 45-minute drive from Hoskins Airport (HKN), which has flights from Port Moresby.

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Parking available at Walindi Resort for guests.

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Typically accessed via resort dive/snorkel packages or liveaboard trips — contact Walindi Resort or local operators for pricing.

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