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When
is the best time to come to Munda?:
The
weather is relatively mild all year
round, with a gentle south east trade
wind
that prevails from April to October. There is no distinctive
monsoonal "wet season", and it is rare to get more
than 2-3 days of rain in a row at any given time. There hasn't been a day of diving missed in 10 years! Without
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Where
is Munda located?:
Munda is on the southern side of New Georgia Island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. It has its own airstrip, soon to be upgraded to an International standard. |
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What
is the best way of getting there?:
From the United States, most people come through Nandi, Fiji, with Air Pacific or Air New Zealand. You can check your bags all the way through to Honiara (HIR) on a weekly flight from Los Angeles (LAX). Coming from Australia, the main port of access is Brisbane (BNE), with five flights a week direct to Honiara (HIR), with Solomon Airlines. |
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What
sort of dive boats do you have?:
We operate 7m Ray boats, powered by twin 50HP engines and capable of carrying 6 to 8 divers in comfort, plus a 7m utility boat with a 75HP engine. Oxygen, first aid and drinking water are carried on all dive trips. |
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Is
malaria really a problem?:
Although malaria is endemic in the Solomon Islands, it need not be a problem. Mosquito repellent is highly recommended at dusk and dawn, and travellers should consult their doctor regarding anti-malarial drugs before visiting. Treatment is readily available in the unlikely event that you develop the illness. |
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What
can I expect to see when I am diving
at Munda?:
Munda has a bit of everything - thriving populations of sharks and rays, a wealth of WWII aircraft wrecks, a Japanese WWII transport ship wreck, deep walls, beautiful, pristine shallow reefs, big fish action, and all the little critters for the macro enthusiast. |
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What
is the normal visibility and range
of temperatures?:
Visibility on an "average" is about 20M - 24M (70' - 80') year round with long periods even greater. The air temp rarely gets over 32C and the water temp is 29C year round - no wet suits required! |
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What
sort of gifts can I bring for the local
people?:
In the villages, the older population appreciate old, but still useful reading (magnifying) glasses. Pencils and school items for the young ones, and those old t-shirts in the cupboard are great for bartering. |
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How
many dives in a day can I do?:
We are happy to arrange dive schedules to fit your requirements. Our usual trip is two dives, departing around 9am and returning early afternoon, but we are happy to provide three-dive trips, early morning dives, night dives - the only limit is your Nitrogen loading and your stamina! |
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Is
it possible to mix cultural activities
with diving?:
Yes, there
are a number of cultural activities that we
can co-ordinate with dives and/or snorkelling
excursions. |
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I'm
a non diver - what can I do?:
There are a number of delightful walks in the bush, including trips to the local waterfalls. Sports fishermen will find the Munda area a paradise. If you are a snorkelled or just want that ‘desert-island‘ experience, we can drop you off at a delightful island on the way to a dive site - and pick you up afterwards! |
