KAVIENG.
Echuca patch.
LOCATION one mile North west of Kavieng Harbor. and mim depth of 15 meters extending down to 50 meters. With a wreck of a fishing vessel DE YANG lying in 30 meters. Schools of Barracuda are found along with other marine life such as Eagle Rays. Aquatic life abounds on this easily accessible reef from Kavieng.
Turtle Reef.
Some 10 miles from Echuca Patch heading Northwest towards New Hanover and some 3 miles off shore lies Turtle reef. Gentle slopes with coral to a depth of 40 meters. Numerous turtles can be found and are quite forward in approaching the diver. An excellent site for night diving.
Silver Tip Reef.
Again NW of Turtle Reef some 14 miles. This amassing dive site complete with silver tip reef sharks that are just made for the photographer. They approach with in meters of the camera looking for handouts from the divers.
Big Fish Reef.
Only approx. 4 miles from Silvertip lies Big fish reef, apply named for its large fish life and plenty of it. Anything can happen here from Schooling Barracuda to large Mackerel Eagle rays. The top of the reef is in onlty10 meters and I have found it is not nessuarry to go below about 20 meters although the depth is there if you want it. Max depth would be approx. 40 –50 meters.
Both excellent dives. The Shanko Maru of about 5ooo tons and lying on her starboard side was bombed by the 5th Air Force. She is an excellent dive and especially a night dive. Lots of soft corals around the upper parts. The mini sub is approx. 50 meters away and in perfect condition, well worth the dive to explore this fascinating wreck.
Eagle Ray Pass.
Between Enang ‘s fringing reef is eagle ray pass. Eagle rays are often sighted feeding in the current or on the sandy bottom. Sharks are also present with large schools of Barracuda’s and some groupers.
Albatross Channel.
On the incoming tied with the current at about 2-3 knots you have a magnificent dive. Schools of fish jockey for position on the drop off. Just crawl along the wall face admiring the different species from Jacks to grouper they are all there.