Our Story
A rainforest headland above the Coral Triangle
No roads, no crowds — only thirty acres of forest, a fringing reef and a lodge built by hand from local hardwood.
About Tawali
A rainforest headland on the edge of the Coral Triangle
Perched above Milne Bay, Tawali is reached only by sea. Thirty acres of rainforest, a handful of hardwood bungalows, and some of the richest reefs on earth just beyond the wharf.
Luxury Accommodation
Hand-built hardwood bungalows on the ridge, each with a private verandah over the sea.
World-Class Diving
Untouched walls, muck sites and WWII history minutes from our wharf.
Authentic PNG
Village visits, skull caves and stories shared by the families who call this coast home.
Why Choose Tawali
Ten reasons guests fly halfway around the world
Ocean Views
Every bungalow faces the water.
Private Bungalows
Timber, teak and total quiet.
Scuba Diving
Reefs, walls and wrecks.
Bird Watching
Rainforest at your doorstep.
Cultural Experiences
Village life, warmly shared.
Fresh Cuisine
Reef-to-table island cooking.
Eco Tourism
Low impact, locally run.
Conference Facilities
Meet somewhere memorable.
Swimming Pool
Between forest and sea.
Adventure Tours
Caves, kayaks and islands.
Location
Discover Tawali
Thirty acres of rainforest headland — bungalows, dive shop, pool and wharf, all connected by boardwalk.
Fly to Alotau
Daily flights from Port Moresby, 55 minutes.
Boat transfer
45 minutes by sea from Alotau to our wharf.
Milne Bay
Eastern tip of Papua New Guinea, Coral Triangle.
Dive sites
10–40 minutes from the main wharf.
There is no road to Tawali. Guests arrive by boat across Milne Bay, and every transfer is arranged for you from the moment you land in Alotau.