A note from Dom I love the relaxed, totally unpretentious nature of this resort - a haven for serious divers.  And the underwater experience is simply as good as it gets.  You can access some of the absolute finest, most spectacular dive sites in the world from your base at Loloata.  If you're going to PNG to dive from a liveaboard,, I highly recommend that you extend your stay with a stop at Loloata Resort! Cheers, Dom  Loloata Resort Details THE RESORT Located near some of the world's finest coral reefs, Loloata affords you an opportunity to encounter much of Papua New Guinea's extraordinary marine life.  Underwater photographers love the array of fish, corals and critters just minutes away from the dock.  The island, which is just over 1 kilometer long and about 300 meters wide, is entirely owned by the resort and is otherwise uninhabited.  Accommodation is in colonial-style, elevated units. The resort has a wide variety of animals and birds to enjoy. Wallabies roam everywhere and there is also have a tree kangaroo. A short hike from the resort and you are on top of the island where your find seats placed so that you can enjoy the fantastic views. THE ACCOMMODATION 22 units - some beachfront - some on the hillside - all with views - accommodating up to 3 guests per room - (extra beds can be arranged for families). There is no air-conditioning in the beachfront units  - but you don't need it!  You can simply open the windows, let the breeze in and listen to the water lapping below your room.  Most rooms look directly into the mangroves and all have balconies. The units on the hill have air conditioning, queen & single beds and include tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. There is a licensed restaurant which serves either fixed menu or buffet meals . . . and a fully stocked bar. Special diets can be catered for by prior arrangement. The Resort runs 24 hour 240 volt power and fresh water is supplied from rainwater tanks and two desalination plants. FOOD Great food is served all day, from the cooked-to-order breakfast to the plentiful lunch and dinner buffets.  You'll find local produce and Melanesian specialties with combined on a menu designed to please everyone. THE DIVING   Simply as good as it gets.  Over 30 dive sites exist including walls, drop offs, reef channels, drifts, coral bommies, 3 wrecks and a WWII Boston Bomber. While Loloata's critter reputation is undeniable, you mustn't think that critters is all there is!  The waters of Bootless Bay contain substantial wrecks where the tubastrea, soft corals and fans grow in a vast range of colors.  On these wrecks you'll see anthias and glass fish, longnose hawkfish and pipefish and masses of pelagics. The dive boat departs Lolotata Island Resort Jetty at 8.00 a.m. for two morning dives returning to the Island at midday for lunch, then takes you out again at 2.00 p.m. for one afternoon dive returning to the Island at around 4.30 p.m.  Night dives are available on request To access the details of all the Dive Sites, just click here. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Accommodation includes meals, accommodation, return airport & ferry transfers, tea, coffee. Diving includes tanks, air, weights, belts, fresh fruits, cold drinks, tea, coffee, cookies, hot shower & towels. EXTRAS AVAILABLE Rental equipment – Scubapro regulators and BCDs, dive computers, masks, snorkels, fins and wetsuits. Retail sales – BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, snorkels, fins, torches and various accessories. As sockets are Australian style, adaptors for UK, Europe and USA are available for purchase on the Island. HOW TO GET THERE Port Moresby (Jacksons International Airport) is the nearest airport. Getting to the Island involves a 15 minute car ride from the airport followed by a 10 minute boat ride on one of the Loloata Island Resort private water taxis. Airport transfers and pickups from Motels/Hotels in Port Moresby can be booked by telephoning the Resort WHEN TO GO Diving is run all year round and even during bad weather some dive sites are still accessible. Late December until early April is the wet season and while the sea is usually relatively calm, the visibility declines through the wet season. From late April until late May the sea remains calm and the visibility begins to improve. Early June until early October is the dry season & the southeast trade winds blow at this time, making the sea sometimes quite choppy, but the visibility is quite good.   From late October until early December you find the very best diving, with calm seas and good visibility.   Water temperature ranges from 25 degrees C (76 degrees F) in August and September up to 30 degrees C (86 degrees F) in March and April   We advise divers to wear a Lycra skin to prevent sunburn and stings. During the cooler months a 3mm wetsuit or thicker is recommended. NON-DIVERS Snorkeling, fishing, canoeing, volleyball, table tennis, beach walks, bush walks, sightseeing tours, shopping in and around Port Moresby Contact us for additional details or to book spaces.