This dive site, the Tufi Dive Resort House Reef, offers a sheltered and accessible diving experience in Papua New Guinea. Accessible via a simple step entry or a short boat ride, it features a beginners' wall dive. While the wall itself extends to greater depths, the maximum recommended depth for this particular house reef dive is 22 meters, with an average depth around 11 meters. The site is known for its protected, warm waters and minimal currents, making it an ideal location for divers of all experience levels, particularly beginners.
The house reef is a veritable mecca for macro life, boasting an incredible diversity of small marine creatures. Divers can expect to encounter every conceivable species of Gobie, numerous Nudibranchs, vibrant Mandarin Fish, elusive Ghost Pipefish, and striking Banded Pipefish. This rich biodiversity is supported by healthy reef structures and corals that line the wall, providing habitat for a plethora of other fascinating invertebrates and small reef fish.
This dive site is accessible nearly all year round, thanks to its protected location and consistent conditions with little to no current. Its shallow upper reaches and gentle depths (max 22m, avg 11m) make it exceptionally suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers looking to explore diverse marine life without challenging conditions. Macro photographers will find endless subjects, and beginners will appreciate the safe and rewarding environment for developing their skills.
