Madang PNG Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Emerald Waterways (10 Cruises)
Ponant (5 Cruises)
Silversea Cruises (6 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At the commercial port, right in the middle of town. No shuttle is needed: the first streets of the centre begin a few hundred metres from the wharf.
Yes, and it is the best way. The centre sits on a peninsula ringed by water: the market, the parks, the museum and the Kalibobo lighthouse are all walkable from the wharf.
Walk the shoreline to the Kalibobo lighthouse, stop at the local museum, then choose between the market and a boat trip to the lagoon islets.
A white obelisk raised in memory of the Second World War Coastwatchers, the men who stayed behind Japanese lines to report enemy movements. It still serves as a landmark for navigators.
Yes, and it is what the town is known for: some of the most accessible coral reefs in the Pacific, clear water and Second World War wrecks. Dive and snorkel trips leave straight from the port.
The kina. Bring cash in small notes for the market stalls; cards are only accepted at the larger establishments.
English, the official language, and Tok Pisin day to day. English gets you understood without difficulty.
Yes, especially on the boat trips to the lagoon islets a few minutes offshore. Bring swimwear and a hat: the temptation usually wins.
It is. Everything is close, the walking is flat and shaded, and the outrigger canoes crossing the lagoon fascinate children. That said, there is no attraction designed for them.
May to October, the least rainy season. The rest of the year stays hot and humid, with heavy but short downpours.
