Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort, 5 Nights for 2 – Extraordinary Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

This is your chance to bid on something truly rare — a journey to Tawali Leisure & Dive Resort, perched high above the turquoise waters of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. This four-night escape for two is not about ticking a box or visiting another resort. It’s about going somewhere extraordinary — a place most divers only dream of, and few ever reach.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a destination that still feels wild, authentic, and deeply alive, this is it.

Where the World Feels Untouched

Milne Bay is one of the most biologically rich marine regions on Earth, and Tawali sits at its heart. Reached by boat and surrounded by rainforest, traditional villages, and calm protected waters, this is a place where the modern world fades away.

As a guest, you’re not passing through — you’re immersing yourself in a landscape shaped by nature and culture, where the sea, the forest, and local traditions are still tightly intertwined.

A Cliffside Sanctuary Above the Sea

Tawali is intimate, handcrafted, and deliberately remote. Built on a dramatic limestone bluff overlooking Hoia Bay, the resort blends natural materials, open spaces, and sweeping views into a setting that feels both adventurous and welcoming. There is a swimming pool overlooking the bay — the perfect place to relax between dives, cool off in the afternoon heat, or watch the changing colors of the sea as the sun begins to set.

Your Room — A Front-Row Seat to Paradise

As the auction winner, you’ll stay in one of Tawali’s handcrafted bungalows or villas, designed to reflect the spirit of Papua New Guinea while offering modern comfort.

Your room includes a private balcony with views over Milne Bay, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, a modern en-suite bathroom with hot water, tea and coffee facilities, and locally inspired wood details throughout. Each room feels airy, peaceful, and perfectly placed to let you fall asleep to the sounds of the forest and wake to the shimmer of the sea below.

This is not luxury in the glossy sense — it’s luxury defined by space, quiet, authenticity, and location.

Beneath the Surface: A Diver’s Holy Grail

Milne Bay is legendary among divers — and for good reason. Diving here offers an astonishing range of experiences in one destination.

As a diver, you can expect pristine coral gardens, dramatic walls, vibrant reefs alive with color, and some of the world’s best macro and muck diving. This region is famous for rare critters, while also delivering encounters with sharks, mantas, and other pelagic visitors.

Every dive feels exploratory — the kind of diving that reminds you why you fell in love with the ocean in the first place.

Your Gateway to Exploration

Tawali’s on-site dive operation makes accessing this underwater world seamless. Comfortable boats transport you to a wide range of nearby dive sites, offering multiple daily dives and the flexibility to tailor your experience.

Night dives, house reef exploration, and guided excursions are all part of the adventure. When you’re not diving, you can kayak the bay, hike through rainforest trails, spot birds of paradise, or visit nearby villages to experience local culture firsthand.

This is a place where your days can be as full — or as relaxed — as you choose.

Why This Belongs on Your Bucket List

This is not a resort you stumble upon. Tawali is a destination you seek out.

For the winning bidder, this four-night stay offers something increasingly rare: access to a truly remote corner of the planet, extraordinary diving, and a sense of discovery that can’t be replicated elsewhere. It’s the kind of trip seasoned travelers talk about for years — the one that stands apart from everything else.

If you’ve ever wanted to go somewhere that still feels like the edge of the map, this is your moment.

Lot Details:

5 nights for 2 people
Double occupancy at Deluxe Bungalow
Full board meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
8 Tank Dives - tanks and weights provided
Return Airport Transfer
Diving gear not included but can be rented at the dive shop
Nitrox is available for an additional charge
Divers required to pay the Environment & Safety Fee of US $10 per day
Trip must be completed by December 31, 2026

Donated by :

Company Name : Caradonna Adventures

Company Name : Tawali Leisure and Dive Resort

Auction Terms

Please note: A 5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the hammer price of each winning bid and shown on your invoice.
All values and bids are listed in USD
Airfare not included.
Bidders must be in full compliance with the terms.
To be scheduled at a mutually agreed-upon date, based on donor availability, but before the expiration date of the trip.
Blackout dates may apply.
Winner must contact Sea Save Foundation representative within thirty days of auction closure.
Contact with the donor must be made within ninety days of the auction closure.
Sea Save Foundation strongly suggests dive safety insurance.
Sea Save Foundation strongly suggests travel insurance.
Refunds will not be made for any reason.
Experience cannot be transferred, resold or re-auctioned.
Please note that gratuities are not included. Tips are encouraged.
Dive gear rental not included
We expect the winning bidder and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending this experience. Polite manners and respect for the generous donor and adherence to any rules or parameters are a must.