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Local favourite beach · West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Margetts Reef

Margetts Reef is a beach in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

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Margetts Reef: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Margetts Reef

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Margetts Reef — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.40376, 150.35110. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Margetts Reef safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Margetts Reef yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Margetts Reef?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Margetts Reef?

    Nearby: New Britain (river spot, 25 km), Mount Pago (viewpoint, 33 km), Gabuna Group (viewpoint, 45 km), Wulai Island (river spot, 21 km), Mount Mululus (viewpoint, 23 km), Lolo (viewpoint, 23 km).