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MADANG PROVINCE . PAPUA NEW GUINEA
C O N T E N T S
Nature and Community Tourism
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Madang Province
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Madang by Land
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Madang by Sea
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Wildlife Management Areas
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Kau
Long Island
Sinub Island
Tabad Island
Cultural Attractions
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Balek Wildlife Sanctuary
Bilbil Village
Dirdid Waterfall Walk
Nobonob Lookout
Jealmanu Waterfall
Ohu Butterfly Conservation
Community-Based Accommodation
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Damon Gesengan Guest Village
Keki Mountain Lodge
Kevasob Community Guesthouse
Krangket Lodge
Pompom Forest Camp
Raujanga Guesthouse
Teptep Guesthouse
Accommodation Listing
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Snapshots of Madang Province
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Back Cover Fold-out
Reference Map - Madang Province
Contact Details: Madang Visitors and Cultural Bureau
Design and Layout by the Desktop Publishing Unit, HELP Resources, Wewak, PNG
Illustrations extracted from ‘Traditional Art & Craft, Volume 2, Madang & Siassi
Edited by R. Christensen, Published by Madang Teachers College’
Photography by Divine Word University, Madang
Other photographs supplied by Maddog and WWF Pacific Ecoregions Centre
Cover Photograph - Bilbil Village Singsing
© Copyright 2003
The production of this brochure was made possible by the kind support
of WWF UK and the UK Department for International Development.
Nature and Community
T O U R I S M
This pamphlet is designed to help you to get out of the urban
centres and into the extraordinary rich cultures and
surprising natural diversity of Madang Province in Papua New
Guinea.
Madang offers an incredible range of experiences with nature
and the local communities. Magnificent tropical lowlands;
highland forest rich in animal and birdlife; teeming coral reefs;
remarkable waterways; and of course the “peaceful
Melanesian cultural experience”. In fact, Madang has some of
the richest rainforests and reefs on the planet. Outside of the
Himalayas, the mountains on the edge of Madang are the
highest in the Asia Pacific. And there is almost no place on
earth that has as many cultures and languages. We encourage
you to taste these wonders in our compact province.
Keep in mind as you go that you will be bringing a number of
other benefits to village communities. You will be making a
direct impact on people’s lives as you pay for accommodation,
food and guides. Rural PNG may be beautiful, but it is also a
hard place to live. Many of Madang’s villages suffer from poor
water supply and inadequate education and health services.
There is very little opportunity for generating cash income.
The small amount of money that you might put into these
communities will help directly or indirectly to pay for school
fees or buy medicines.
On top of this, many of the communities in this brochure have
taken the step to actively protect their natural environment
in the face of logging, over-fishing or other threats. By visiting
these communities, you will help to reinforce people’s pride
in their natural environment and support them in protecting
their natural and cultural heritage. Entry fees and guiding
services assist in maintaining rainforests and reefs and the
unique animals that depend on them.
Though the conditions for community tourism are basic, the
attractions and rewards are many. We wish you a wonderful
journey into Melanesia and Madang.
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NATURE AND COMMUNITY TOURISM . MADANG PROVINCE . PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Madang Province
Papua New Guinea is an island nation with over 800
languages, diverse cultures and immense landscape.
Madang Province, one of the 20 provinces, has over 175
different languages and a wealth of exotic features.
Usino Village
features of the natural environment such as rivers and
mountains. Some cultures date back over 50,000 years.
Though Madang shares its border with 6 mainland and
2 island provinces, the lifestyles and languages are unique to
the province; however, similarities in culture including art and
craft can be found owing to trading in the past. The people of
Bilbil and Yabob traded pots to the north with the Karkar
Islanders and south as far to what is now Morobe Province.
Karkar Island Singsing
Situated along the northern coast of Papua New Guinea,
Madang consists of cloud peaked mountains, tropical
rainforests, volcanic islands, wetlands and alpine grasslands
truly promoting the province’s diversity and uniqueness.
The tropical climate, in a varying topographical landscape,
ranges from sea level up to altitudes over 4000 metres,
making Madang home to some of the most beautiful and
exotic plant and animal life in the country.
The Madang people are divided into four major groups: the
highlands people from Bundi and Simbai, the people of the
Ramu River, the coastal people of Saidor and Bogia, and the
inhabitants of Karkar and Manam Islands. The highlanders are
renowned gardeners and hunters and continue to build their
homes from traditional materials designed to remain warm in
the chilly evenings, while the river, coastal and island people
build their houses open on stilts allowing the breezes to
refresh and cool.
Each society has traditional beliefs and practices that can vary
between each village. These beliefs are mainly in supernatural forces and ancestral spirits associated with prominent
Raikos WWII Relic
This network also extended to the Highlands, and trading for
items such as shells, salt and clay pots took place. Most of the
local arts and craft from all corners of Madang Province and
around Papua New Guinea can be found at the Town Market.
Take your time to soak in and enjoy the diverse cultural
experiences of Madang.
Contact with outsiders also influenced and left impressions
on Madang throughout time. The Russian biologist Nicolai
Miklouho-Macklay was one of the first known Europeans to
spend time on the mainland of Papua New Guinea along the
Rai Coast in the later years of the 19th century. German
colonists who were based around the Astrolabe Bay area,
traded and influenced the local community and traditional
economy of the people.
The Second World War was an era that also had a large impact
on the lifestyle of the people, and created long lasting
friendships between allied service men and the people of
Madang. Visitors are reminded of the past with war relics
scattered throughout the province.
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NATURE AND COMMUNITY TOURISM . MADANG PROVINCE . PAPUA NEW GUINEA
B U S H WA L K I N G . T R E K K I N G . C Y C L I N G . B I R D W A T C H I N G
Madang By Land
Madang Province prides itself on being one of the most
unique and spectacular locations in the South Pacific.
Kin River, Karkar Island
Real enthusiasts can walk from the highest peak in Papua New
Guinea, Mt Wilhelm (4509m), at least one full day to Bundi
station, another day to Brahman or all the way to the coast in
3-4 days. Camping and village stays can be organised en route
and offerings of rice and sugar to the villagers are greatly
appreciated. Cycling devotees can enjoy scenic views and
discover communities along the coastal roads of Madang or
venture out to Karkar for a short trip on the ring road that
circumnavigates the island.
For Birdwatchers, the bird species common to Madang
include: the Palm Cockatoo, Hornbill, the Eclectus (Kalange)
Parrot, Victorian Goura, the King and Lesser Bird of Paradise
White Vanda Orchird
Scenic beauty illuminates the rib-like mountains of Madang,
including the Finisterre, Adelbert and Bismarck Ranges as
well as that of the valleys like Ramu River, steep hills and
volcanic islands such as Karkar and Manam, to cool walks along
the many coastlines.
Madang is blessed with diverse flora and fauna, including
various species of birds, butterflies, medicinal plants, tropical
blooms, orchids and with plentiful fresh food to sustain life.
There are caves and waterfalls, resulting from ample rainfall
during rainy seasons and thick tropical evergreen rainforests
blanketing the landscape.
The islands of Manam, Karkar and Long offer full day walks
to volcanic peaks with breathtaking views of the bays, beach,
villages and sea. Waterfalls at Dirdid on Karkar Island and the
Jealmanu outside of Madang provide easy day trips for visitors.
Relaxing half-day bushwalks around Madang town and from
Nobonob to Amron on the north coast offer panoramic views.
Physically fit walkers excel on multi-day treks from Teptep to
Saidor on the Rai Coast or the Shaggy Ridge track to Madang,
each offering the dramatic scenery of the Finisterre Ranges.
Agam Village
and the rare, closely related, Bowerbird. Particularly good
places to see birds in their natural environment are Usino,
Brahman, Nobonob and the Kau Wildlife Management Area.
Keki Lodge, situated near Salemben village in the Adelbert
Ranges, is renowned for viewing the unique and bizarre
mating rituals of the birds of paradise and bowerbird.
The best times for birdwatching are early mornings.
Most locations are accessible by 4-wheel drive, however, some
areas are difficult to access during the rainy season (Nov-Apr).
Local communities are happy to cooperate with visitors so
take advantage of the guides who offer assistance. Weather
conditions can quickly change without warning so ensure
that you are prepared for wet weather and have overnight
equipment. Permission can be arranged by advising the local
villages of your intentions to enter areas of customary
ownership. Local communities offer nature visits and local
guides for visitors. Enjoy the freedom to move around in any
village in Madang Province. It is advisable to arrange your
travel itinerary before departure.
For further information contact the MVCB. Details on back page.
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NATURE AND COMMUNITY TOURISM . MADANG PROVINCE . PAPUA NEW GUINEA
DIVING . SNORKELLING . SURFING . FISHING
Surfing Papua New Guinea is a special experience, with the
mind-blowing mountainous backdrop almost as good as the
waves. Here, the only crowds you are likely to strike are the
dolphins and turtles. The surf season coincides with Madang’s
wet season (Nov-Apr). The deep ocean swell hits the coral
reefs just offshore. The take off is steep and late, and not for
beginners. Ulingan is a 1hr drive north of town. Sembini,
20 minutes drive from Ulingan, is a left tube dog’s dream,
the wave jacks up like a machine. The coast around Bogia is
full of unsurfed reef, point and beach breaks. Take two boards,
one for four to six foot waves and a gun for those days when
Madang By Sea
Whether you are diving, snorkelling, surfing or fishing,
Madang province is the ideal location and is a global
marine ‘biodiversity hotspot’.
With excellent visibility year round, divers in Madang lagoon
can see an amazing array of marine life, including an
estimated 800 species of different soft and hard coral, 1000
various species of fish, 9 different species of anemones and
over 400 nudibranches (sea slugs).
Madang Lagoon starts from town and stretches up to
Alexishafen in the north. Approximately 15km long and
4km wide, Tab (Pig) Island is the lagoon’s most easterly point.
The outskirts of the lagoon consists of a series of secluded
small islands connected by coral reefs with white sandy
beaches and crystal clear water ideal for either snorkelling,
diving or just relaxing and enjoying the natural surroundings.
Discover wrecks scattered in the Astrolabe Bay including
freighters, tugs and WWII relics. To the north in Hansa Bay,
lie up to 38 Japanese freighters and US aircraft.
The outer islands have reefs teeming with life which are
virtually untouched and rarely dived. Live aboard diving
vessels operated by Blue Sea Charters and MV Golden Dawn
offer extended itineraries to outer islands and reefs. The dive
shops Aquaventures, at Jais Aben Resort, and Niugini Diving
Adventures, at the Madang Resort Hotel, organise guided dive
tours and equipment hire.
Sea Star
Diving photographs on this page courtesy of Maddog
Fan Corals
Christmas Bay, Bagabag Island
the sets are coming big and hard. Spare leg ropes, warm water
wax, a wet shirt and block out are a necessity.
For the fisherman,‘Reel Fish Charters’ is a charter fishing boat
which operates from Dylup Plantation. Tuna, Mackerel, Marlin
and Coral trout are amongst the variety of fish you can catch
in the waters around Madang. Make sure you have appropriate safety equipment and a working radio on board before
heading out. The seas get rough during the year so check
with locals before heading out.
Spend a morning or afternoon touring Papua New Guinea’s
very own barramundi farm, set in the tranquil surrounds of
Dylup Plantation, a 50 minutes drive up the North Coast from
Madang. Bismarck Barramundi has worked closely with local
villages to initiate a ‘Family Farmer’ program to boost
production capacity. Under the program the respective
village clans own and operate single, ocean based pontoons.
It is recommended that visitors embarking on any sea
adventure are accompanied by an experienced guide.
For further information contact the MVCB. Details on back page.
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Wildlife Management Areas
LONG ISLAND
A Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is an environment
managed by a village community to conserve and
sustainably use their natural resources.
WMA’s are designed to conserve the scenic, geophysical
and biodiversity values of an area, whilst safeguarding the
culture of its traditional owners.
Located 120km southeast of Madang, this exotic volcanic
island has a lake in its centre. With its virtually untouched
reefs and marine life, it is a paradise for divers and anglers
alike. The villagers are happy to accommodate visitors but
take enough food to share with your hosts. The boat trip
to Long Island takes 4 hours. Live-aboard diving vessels,
MV Golden Dawn and the MV Moonlighting, travel out to the
island and operate various reef dives. If you supply your own
fuel you can organise a local boat to take you there from
either Madang or Saidor on the Rai Coast.
SINUB ISLAND
A small fee is paid to a WMA committee for the use of the area
and its facilities to help maintain the environment. Visiting a
WMA helps to pass on the message that it is important to
protect and conserve PNG’s unique and exotic environment
and brings money into rural communities.
KAU
The Kau Wildlife Management Area is a 300-hectare lowland
rainforest, with diverse flora and fauna, 15 kms north of
Madang. Amongst its unique fauna lives the rediscovered
endangered Paradise Birdwing Butterfly, which was believed
to have become extinct at the beginning of this century.
The local people use various plant species in the area for
medicinal, building, food or ornamental use. Dormitory type
accommodation is available with modest facilities provided,
however visitors are required to bring their own food.
A small museum houses displays of local arts and crafts and
information on the wildlife area. The Wildlife Management
Area is a clan initiative that was started 30 years ago by the
traditional owners, the Didipa clan.
Photography courtesy of WWF Pacific Ecoregions Centre
Tabad Island
Sinub Island is a coral rubble island located 8 kms directly
north of the entrance to the Madang Harbour in the centre of
the Madang Lagoon. Sinub Marine WMA covers 11.8-hectares
and includes in its boundary all the fringing reefs of the island
to a depth of 35 metres. Madang lagoon is under customary
ownership, managed by the Azonanen and Badinanen clans of
Riwo Village. Sinub Island reefs contain over 500 species of
coral reef fishes with several endemic fishes, several globally
endangered species, a high diversity of marine biota and
exceptionally high soft coral cover over several sites of
cultural significance. Picnickers, swimmers, snorkellers and
divers are welcome by the village with the payment of a small
fee that goes towards the maintenance of the area. Access to
Sinub Island is possible by boat from Madang, Jais Aben or
Riwo village itself.
TABAD ISLAND
Tabad Island is a coral rubble island located approximately in
the centre of the lagoon, adjacent to the Sinub Island WMA.
It is situated at about 7.5 kms north of the entrance to the
Madang Town harbour. The island is a local based marine
conservation initiative. The Riwo village is the largest village
among five villages to occupy Madang lagoon and it looks
after the Tabad Island Wildlife Management Area. The
Tagalafun clan of Riwo village owns the fringing reefs and the
island of Tabad. Tabad Island has diverse coral reef fish and is
home to at least three endemic reef fish.
For further information contact the MVCB. Details on back page.
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Cultural Attractions
BILBIL VILLAGE
Madang Province is one of the most diverse and unspoilt
natural and cultural environments on this planet.
Take the time and appreciate an experience unlike any
other in the world.
Bundi Village
Bilbil is a typical Madang coastal village pleasantly situated on
the beachfront along the south-east coast of Madang.
Traditionally, the Bilbil people were traders renowned for
building some of the largest canoes in the Pacific.
Bilbil Village
BALEK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The Balek Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural wonder of Madang.
This spectacular wildlife area is situated along the Ramu
Highway, 20 minutes drive from Madang town.
A beautiful lagoon-like sulphur creek flows out from a
massive formation of limestone at Balek. The fish, turtles and
eels look magnificent in the clear blue water, while tropical
rainforest trees and a variety of local plants and flowers add to
the peaceful and tranquil surroundings. Not only is the creek
beautiful but it also has medicinal benefits. The local people
claim that washing in the creek can help to cure illnesses.
Rainforest tours to limestone caves are also available.
There is a picnic area with barbecue facilities can be used by
visitors. Entry fees and charges for the use of commercial
cameras apply within the sanctuary.
Bilbil Village
The Bilbil women are also expert craftspeople in making clay
pots, which come in various styles and designs. Men used
these clay pots as items of trade, travelling up and down the
coastline to other villages to trade pots for food products
such as galip nuts, kaukau and taro. Traditional methods, dating
back centuries, leave these pots fragile until being fired when
used in the village hearths. Visitors are welcome to purchase
these items and with advance notice, a traditional ‘singsing’
could also be organised at an extra cost.
Today, the people of Bilbil continue to use traditional
methods and ceremonies to pass on skills and knowledge.
Bilbil people continue to practice traditional rituals including
their initiation ceremony.
Access to Bilbil is by road, 15 minutes drive from Madang
towards the Ramu Highway. The village is approximately
3kms from the main road.
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DIRDID WATERFALL WALK, Karkar Island
JEALMANU WATERFALL
Dirdid waterfalls, with their crystal clear waters, are a haven
for an amazing array of wildlife. As you follow the river, you
will be transfixed by its natural beauty, with its high vertical
walls, and the various ferns and shrubs of Karkar Island. The
waterfall is a 2 hour bushwalk which can be testing during
wet weather. Swim the fresh, cool cascades down the river,
past caves inhabited by the local bats. Guides can be
organised from Arsis village and entry fees apply.
For an adventure, take a drive to the Jealmanu Waterfall.
This is a beautiful waterfall in the mountains of the Ohu area.
The scenic view of the Madang coastline from the mountains
is simply spectacular. The drive to the waterfall takes you
through typical Amele villages and cool shallow creeks.
To get to the waterfall see the ‘Ohu Butterfly Conservation’
project, entry fees apply. Local guided walking tours can be
arranged on site, or contact the MVCB.
Dirdid Waterfalls, Karkar Island
Ohu Butterfly Conservation
Jealmanu Waterfall
NOBONOB LOOKOUT
OHU BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION
Nobonob village, along the North Coast, is perched high above
the Madang coastal valley on the closest peak to town.
The lookout site is a community run project on customary
land, settled by the Awalalag Clan. On a clear day the view of
Alexishafen and Nagada harbours, Madang, and the outer
Islands is breathtaking. To the south rises the Finisterre Range,
the location of the historic WWII shaggy ridge battleground.
Karkar and Bagabag Islands lay north. Nobonob provides
birdwatching, traditional dances/singsings, and rainforest
trekking down to a magnificent waterfall.
The lookout is 20kms from town and accessible by a wellmaintained road 10–15 minutes off the main highway.
Access fees apply and local guided walking tours can be
arranged on site, or contact the MVCB.
‘Ohu Butterfly Conservation’ is a project in the Ohu village of
Amele. The five hectare conservation area is home to a
variety of different species of butterflies, insects and local
flora. The area also conserves 1500 hectares of primary forest
for research programs. Early morning visitors can go trekking
in the open butterfly habitat to view butterflies in their
natural environment. The insect laboratory is open for visitors
between 10am and 3pm. To visit the area, drive out of Madang
town follow the Ramu Highway, pass the Gum Bridge, the fourmile market and turn right onto Mawan Road and continue to
Ohu village following the signs. Public transport is available
from the PMV stop next to the main market in Madang town,
opposite BestBuy Supermarket. The journey to the village
takes 40 minutes and entry fees for laboratory visits apply.
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KEKI MOUNTAIN LODGE
C O M M U N I T Y - B A S E D
Accommodation
Madang province offers a variety of accommodation
options in diverse and unique surroundings. Enjoy the
freedom to move around in any village of Madang Province.
Krangket Island Guesthouse
Karkar Island
Keki Mountain Lodge in Salemben village is located 900
meters above sea level amidst the rainforests of the Adelbert
Mountain Range. The 127 km 4WD journey takes 3 hours.
Keki Lodge is home to the Fire-mane Bowerbird, Lesser Bird of
Paradise and Palm Cockatoo. Facilities at the lodge include
2 traditionally styled cottages containing double rooms with
bedding and cooking facilities. Meals are catered with
advance notice and visitors are advised to bring comfortable
hiking equipment in preparation for some of the most
spectacular natural surroundings. Guided tours including
birdwatching can be arranged, fees apply.
Damon Gesengan Guest Village
DAMON GESENGAN GUEST VILLAGE
KEVASOB COMMUNITY GUESTHOUSE, Karkar Island
Damon Gesengan Guest Village, as the name suggests, is a true
relaxation and enjoyment of modern convenience the way it
should be. The local community is very supportive of the
project, making a safe and relaxing environment for guests.
Added to this is the beautiful view of lagoons, a long line of
coral reefs and a display of tropical rainforest nearby that one
can enjoy. Select from a menu of European, Indian and Island
flavoured meals which can be enjoyed, not any where fancy,
but right here in the Gesengan Village, where island people
set the pace. Lest the island dream carries you away into the
night, there are four houses that can cater for four guests each,
with basic comforts like water supply and light. The establishment is located near Jais Aben and access is simple with 3A
and 3C buses making regular visits to Riwo Village, which is
opposite the junction to the Gesengan Guest Village.
Tours are available upon request. The experience will surely
make you want to return!
Located in Kevasob village in the hinterland of Karkar Island,
Kevasob Community Guesthouse is the ideal location to
experience the culture of Karkar Islanders and village life.
The guesthouse is constructed from bush materials with a
magnificent view of Mt Kanangio. The 3 bedroom house can
sleep up to 9 guests. Bathroom and shower facilities are
located outside, and visitors are required to bring their own
bed linen and nets. The guesthouse is self-contained with gas
stove, hurricane lamps and clean drinking water. Meals are
supplied upon request at an extra cost. Guests can arrange
guided tours up to Bagiai volcano or climb Mt Kanangio.
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KRANGKET LODGE, Krangket Island
The Krangket Lodge is a hideaway in a beautifully made
traditional lodge, for relaxation and water adventure in a
quiet and peaceful environment. Krangket Island is located
15 minutes away from Madang by boat. You can choose to stay
in one of the compartment-type houses or in the more
comfortable cottages. Beverages (other than drinking water)
or food are not provided at the guesthouse, so it is advised
you bring your own. Know you are never far from town should
there be a need, as boats go back and forth from 5am to 10pm,
or ask the owner to organise getting there and away. It is a
guarantee that one visit won’t be enough!
Raujanga Guesthouse
RAUJANGA GUESTHOUSE, Madauri Village, Manam Island
Raujanga Guesthouse is perfectly located on a beautiful black
sand beach near Madauri Village on Manam Island’s best
natural bay. Looking to the east above the coconut palms is
the cream-covered Manam volcanic mountain, and to the
west is the pristine coastline of the mainland, bordered by a
green and gold mountain backdrop. The hosts ensure that
there is clean water, lights and toilet/shower facilities, though
meals are not provided. If the island is beckoning you, simply
catch a Bogia PMV from Madang, (bus-stop behind Air Niugini
building), and enjoy the cool boat ride from Bogia wharf to
Manam Island. This will be an experience to remember.
Krangket Island
Bilbil Village
POMPOM FOREST CAMP, Adelbert Ranges
TEPTEP GUESTHOUSE, Finisterre Ranges
For an adventurous getaway and a true rainforest experience,
visit the Pompom Forest Camp where you can camp on the
banks of a crystal clear stream, go forest hiking and experience village life amongst friendly locals. Pompom Forest
Camp is one of several community-based initiative projects
started when the local community decided to conserve their
rainforest and generate income. Accommodation ranges from
cottage-type guesthouse to camping areas. Pompom Forest
Camp is located in Gurube village of the Bogia district. From
Madang town the drive to the trailhead at Banara village
along the North Coast takes 2-3 hours. The camp is 10kms
inland from the Banara village into the Adelbert Ranges.
Packaged guided tours can be organised through the Nature
Conservatory Madang or contact the MVCB.
Teptep is an isolated village of diverse cultural heritage
almost 2000 metres above sea level in the heart of the
rugged Finisterre Ranges bordering Madang and Morobe
provinces. The guesthouse is modestly equipped and
constructed from local building materials encompassing
traditional Teptep architectural design. The establishment
offers dorm style accommodation with bedding provided.
Catering can be provided upon request. Trekking to Saidor on
the Madang Rai Coast is possible with magnificent views of
the Bismarck Sea. Villagers in the area are able to organise
tour guides and accommodation en route. Conditions are
similar to the Highlands where temperatures drop considerably at night. Teptep is a 35 minute flight, weekly from
Madang, (weather conditions may cause changes in flight
schedules). Advance bookings are essential, before one leaves
for Teptep guesthouse, through Mission Aviation Fellowship
(MAF) or MVCB.
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Accommodation Listing
Nature-based Toursim Projects Madang Province
Biabi Beach House
(Biabi Plantation, Takia,
Karkar Island)
Contact: Noel/ Paul Goodyear
PO Box 995, Madang
Ph: 853 7484
Bisar Guesthouse
(Tugutugu Village, Karkar Island)
Contact: Pholas Yongale/
Stella Pulung
C/-Kulili Estates
PO Box 486, Madang
Brahman Station Guesthouse
(Upper Ramu – Bismarck Ranges)
Contact: Station Manager
Catholic Mission
Brahman, Madang
VHF 2 way Radio via Catholic Head
Quarters Madang
Contact Catholic Archdiocese of
Madang on Ph: 852 2599
Bulu Guesthouse
(Bulu Plantation, Karkar Island)
Contact: Ms Anna Middleton
PO Box 486, Madang
Ph: 853 7460/ 61
Damon Gesengan Guest Village
(Riwo village, Nagada Harbour)
Contact: Mr Adrian Kennedy
PO Box 218, Madang
Ph: 853 2370
Degir Village
(Banub Village, Yagaum)
Contact: Joe Bangs
PO Box 1154, Madang
Enquiries at the village or MVCB
Gamai Village
(Bogia)
Contact: Gamai Village
Enquiries at the village or MVCB
Kabae Guesthouse
(Bogia)
Contact: Mr Michael Kabae
PO Box 706, Madang
Ph: 853 4429
Kau Wildlife Management
Area Guesthouse
(North Coast Road)
Contact: Kiatik Batet
Enquiries at WWF Pacific Ecoregions
Centre or MVCB
Kaviak Guesthouse
(Kaviak Station, Karkar Island)
Contact: Ms Rosa Middleton
POBox 486, Madang
Ph: 853 7466
Fax: 853 7477
Keki Lodge
(Salemben Village, Adelbert
Ranges)
Contact: Moyang Okira
C/- MVCB
PO Box 1071, Madang
Ph: 852 3302
Kevasob Guesthouse
(Kevasob Village, Takia,
Karkar Island)
Contact: Ricky Kumung
PO Box 659, Madang
Ph: 852 1636
Krangket Island Lodge
(Krangket Island)
Contact: Mathias Dumm
Thomas Dumm
PO Box 800, Madang
Enquiries at the MVCB
Laidex Guesthouse
(Krangket Island)
Contact: Mr Mako Los
PO Box 537, Madang
Mt Sinai Centre
(Bundi, Bismarck Ranges)
Contact: Catholic Mission Bundi
Private Mail Bag
Bundi, Madang
2 way Radio via Catholic Head
Quarters Madang
Contact Catholic Archdiocese of
Madang on Ph: 852 2599
Pompom Forest Camp
(Gurube Village, Adelbert Ranges)
Contact:
Nature Conservancy
Ph: 852 2280
Raujanga Guesthouse
(Madauri Village, Manam Island)
Contact:
John Mantoka
C/- Gus Tibong
PO Box 1179, Madang
Ph: 852 3686/3741
Enquiries at the MVCB
Saidor Mission House
(Saidor, Rai Coast)
Contact: Catholic Mission Saidor,
Private Mail Bag, Mdg
Ph: 853 1140/1101
or 2 way Radio to District Office
Siar Island Guesthouse
(Madang Harbour)
Contact: Mr Simon Tewa
PO Box 887, Madang
Ph: 852 3302
Simbai Guesthouse
(Schrader Ranges)
Contact: Mr James Kaun
C/-Simbai Local Level
Government
Tanandu Lodge
(Mondinungra Village, Bundi,
Bismarck Ranges)
Contact: Mr John Kari
C/- Catholic Mission Brahman,
Private Mail Bag,
Madang
2 way Radio via Catholic Head
Quarters Madang
Contact Catholic Archdiocese of
Madang on Ph: 852 2599
Tep Tep Guesthouse
(Finisterre Ranges)
Contact: Mr Jerry Bonny
M.A.F. PNG
PO Box 2061, Madang
Ph/fax: 852 2229
POM PTC Exchange 019
VHF Teptep Station
Usino Guesthouse
(Upper Ramu)
Contact: Mr Martin Borkent
C/- Luth. Guest House
PO Box 211, Madang
Ph: 852 2589
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NATURE AND COMMUNITY TOURISM . MADANG PROVINCE . PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Snapshots
M A D A N G
P R O V I N C E
MADANG VISITORS AND CULTURAL BUREAU
For additional information on Nature and Community
Tourism in Madang Province contact the Madang Visitors
and Cultural Bureau (MVCB).
P A P U A
The bureau was established to facilitate the development
and growth of tourism in Madang. It aims to provide
information, promote and market tourism, assist in tourism
product development and training and act as an awareness
W E S T
MADANG
Port Moresby
MVCB Office
POPULATION
365,106
LAND AREA
29,000 square km
ANNUAL RAINFALL
Average rainfall varies from 2000mm (around
Bogia) to over 4000mm (Ramu Valley and
Bismark Fall)
HIGHEST PEAK
Mt Wilhem summit - 4509m above sea level
(the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea)
LANGUAGES
175 distinct local languages
(austronesian and non-austronesian)
Melanesian Tok Pisin is used as the common
language throughout the province
STAPLE FOODCROPS
Taro
Sweet potato
Yams
Sago (river and coastal areas)
MVCB Artefacts Display Room
centre for visitors and the community of Madang.
Business establishments in Madang advise and partially
finance this local government operated establishment.
The bureau is located in the Haus Tumbuna on Modilon
Road close to the intersection of Coronation Drive. The
building also houses a small museum and artefact shop.
On display are local artefacts including weapons,
jewellery, traditional drums, masks and costumes.
The MVCB can assist visitors with travel arrangements
or with information on tourism developments and
attractions in the province.
Madang Visitors and Cultural Bureau
PO Box 1071, Madang
Papua New Guinea
Phone (675) 852 3302
Fax
(675) 852 3540
REFERENCE MAP - MADANG PROVINCE
Manam
MANAM Is.
N
BISMARCK SEA
Raujanga
Guesthouse
Hansa Bay
0
25
50 km
Bogia
Keki Lodge
Nadabu
HR
AD
MIDDLE RAMU
ER
ENGA
PROVINCE
RA
NG
Ra
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mu
ram
Riv
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BE
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wa
So
ge
KARKAR Is.
Kevasob
Community
Guesthouse
igh
EL
Josephsthaal
Kinim
st H
Coa
rth
No
BOGIA
AD
SC
Ulingan
Pompom Forest
Camp
EAST SEPIK PROVINCE
RT
RA
BAGABAG Is.
NG
Dylup
Plantation
E
See insert ‘Madang Lagoon’
Wanuma
Alexishafen
Nobonob
Gogol River
Ri v
er
MADANG
Aiome
MADANG
Ohu
Simbai
AR
Bilbil
Planet Rock
Astrolabe Bay
RA
NG
UPPER RAMU
E
Ileg
N
Sinub Is.
Brahman
Mt Wilhelm
Ra
mu
EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
Hig
hw
hway
Saidor
Guabe River
Bundi
SIMBU PROVINCE
Alexishafen
Amron
Rai Co
ast Hig
Usino
Walium
MADANG LAGOON
LONG Is.
ey
CK
ll
Va
WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
Balek
SM
mu
Ra
BI
CROWN Is.
Jais Aben
FI
NI
ST
ER
RE
Tauta
ay
(to
RAI COAST
RA
MOROBE PROVINCE
Tabad Is.
Damon Gesengan
Guest Village
dge
Reef E
Nagada Harbour
Tab Is.
LEGEND
WMAs
Siar Is.
Samun Is.
Wildlife Management Areas
Krangket
Lodge
Madang Harbour
Krangket Is.
Madang
Teptep
E Guesthouse
Lae
)
Wongat Is.
Kau (WMA)
NG
Main Highway
Bushwalking
Kau
Foroko
Unsealed Highway
Cycling
Balek
Sepu
Historical Site
Airstrip
Karkar
Wanango
Cultural Attraction
Diving & Snorkelling
Crown
Sembini
Accommodation
Surfing
Long
Sinub
This pamphlet was produced by the Department of
Tourism and Hospitality Management of Divine Word
University, Madang in cooperation with the WWF Pacific
Ecoregions Centre and the Madang Visitors & Cultural
Bureau.
Krangket Island
Divine Word University
Tourism and Hospitality Management
PO Box 483, Madang, Papua New Guinea
Phone (675) 852 2937
Fax (675) 852 2812
Email [email protected]
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WWF Pacific Ecoregions Centre
Private Mail Bag, Madang
Papua New Guinea
Phone (675) 852 3720
Fax (675) 852 3721
Email [email protected]