Where is madang located

Large stores have most amenities the traveller will need, as well as a lot of local items that are interesting to see and try. Local residents are curious but reserved around travelers, but are usually friendly and helpful when approached. In the center of Madang is a busy local market. People come daily from the PNG Highlands with produce to sell and load up with goods to take back with them at the end of the day. A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available.

Outside of Madang are many small villages. Many of these offer tours and will show you local customs and their way of life. The people are extremely friendly and a tour is highly recommended. Krangket Island is a short boat trip from Madang with boats leaving every half hour from the small boat terminal. The trip takes 5 mins and costs 2 kina.

Two picturesque villages are located on the island with nice hedges and gardens. There are no roads on Krangket. Accommodation is also available on the island Krangket Lodge for 80 kina per night. There is a lot of old plane wreckage and bomb craters still scattered around the place, including a large reasonably well-preserved Mitsubishi 'Betty' Bomber.

Also on the north coast are some very pretty little missionary stations, most with beautiful views and also a lot of World War II history. A tour is recommended. Village Stays There are several villages near Madang that have guesthouses.

Contact the Madang Visitor and Cultural Bureau, [1] for more information. There isn't a lot to buy that you can take home with you.

At least not typical tourist trinkets. In the villages they will offer you pottery to buy or local crafts. There is a local market open everyday except Sunday, but this sells mainly fruits and vegetables. Some people sell a few bags, necklaces, t-shirts etc. The Madang Resort and Madang Lodge also have their own onsite craft shops. These are probably the best places in town and are reasonably priced. There are not many restaurants outside of the few hotels who serve both guests and people passing by.

The golf club serves meals and drinks though its weekday daytime hours can be limited. Some stores sell a limited selection of local 'fast' food. You may be able to find someone to sign you in as a guest to the members-only boat club that is a favorite of local business people and ex-pats.

The usual cautions apply for visitors eating in developing countries. Places catering to tourists are clean, the food is fresh and the water safe to drink. Seafood and produce are plentiful. We enjoyed touring the Madang Harbor and visiting Krangket Island on this comfortable tour boat.

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