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Madang is based in Madang Province on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. In 2005 it had a population of almost 30,000. The town is said to be one of the prettiest towns in the South Pacific. It is a pleasant and laid back town and likely the best place to begin your PNG visit. PMVs can get you to the highlands on a spectacular bit of highway and ferries can get you to Wewak.

Travel to Madang

National airlines fly in and out of Madang on a regular schedule, including jet aircraft. There are many flying fox colonies in the town and the airport closes at 17.00 to avoid plane collisions with them at dusk.

Air Niugini has daily Flights from the capital Port Moresby, as well as Flights from several other centers in PNG.
Airlines PNG has Flights from Mt. Hagen and Wewak.

By road, Madang can be visited from Lae, PNG's second city and from all the major Highlands (Papua New Guinea) | Highlands centers.

Boat Slow boat from/to Wewak or other destinations.

Get Around

Madang_Lighthouse - The Coastwatchers Lighthouse in Madang

Many "buses" (typically minivans or trucks where you sit in the back on a bench) connect to nearby towns. You can catch them at the central bus station near the market. Each vehicle has a number to indicate its destination. You can also flag down any passing vehicle with the right number. Vehicles are typically crowded. Passengers will be intrigued and interested if you join them this way if you're obviously visiting.

There are many boats visiting its port, so there are likely options for water travel also.

It is almost imfeasible to get around Madang township after 6:00pm. There are no taxis, and it is not advisable to walk around the town after dark. If you need to be somewhere else for dinner or drinks (apart from your hotel), make sure you pre-arrange a driver to take you there and pick you up. Therefore, plan to spend most evenings at your hotel / resort for dinner &/or drinks.

What to See

For information when you arrive: Madang Visitor and Cultural Bureau, 852-3302 .

Many visitors come to Madang for the fine Scuba diving available in nearby waters. Others to see a pretty, small, relatively safe PNG town that is a wonderful place to walk around and explore. The shoreline around the town has many small sandy swimming spots with grass, large trees and shade.

It is a great town to relax and recuperate. Large stores have most amenities the traveler 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.

Coastwatchers Memorial. This is a working lighthouse on Madang Harbor. The coastwatchers were people, mainly Australian, who stayed in New Guinea after the Japanese invasion and, together with local helpers, reported on the movements of Japanese ships and planes, at great personal risk.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Madang

In the center of Madang is a busy local market. People come daily from the PNG Highlands (Papua New Guinea) | 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. Any of the hotels in town can organise this for you for approx US$25/person for an afternoon including all transport.

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 day.

North Coast There is an old WWII Japanese airfield which is now pretty much completely covered by Jungle. There is a lot of old plane wreckage and bomb craters still scattered around the place, including a large reasonably excellently maintained Mitsubishi 'Betty' Bomber.

Also on the north coast are some very pretty little missionary stations, most with stunning vistas and also a lot of WWII history. A tour is recommended. The cost is around US$40 for half a day out of the Madang Resort.

Village Stays There are several villages near Madang that have accommodations. Hobe Village and Haya Village offer 25 Kina/night stays. Contact the Madang Visitor and Cultural Bureau, 852-3302 for more information. For Hobe Village, which is a 30 minutes shuttle van ride from Madang, contact Joel Laleg 7692-4039 or Rassol Laleg 7271-7987. A village stay includes birdwatching and Japanese hideouts from WWII.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Madang

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.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There are not many Halal restaurants outside of the few hotels who serve both guests and people passing by. The golf club serves meals and none-alcoholic 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 Muslims are clean and the food is fresh and the water safe to drink. Seafood and produce are plentiful. Fresh coconuts are easy to buy and provide a refreshing drink. Ask someone for help, and they'll quickly brandish a large knife seemingly from nowhere and expertly cut it open.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Madang

Madang - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Madang, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Madang. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Madang and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Madang. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Madang. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMadang: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Madang.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Madang: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Madang, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Madang.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Madang, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Madang, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Madang and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Madang, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Madang, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Madang without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Madang is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Madang.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Madang is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Madang, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Madang Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Coastwatchers Hotel - Coastwatchers Avenue
Jais Aben Resort - ☎ +675 7248 0905 A half hour bus ride out of town. Take a local bus and walk a mile or so to the resort through rural PNG (at least in contrast to Madang!) to find a large low-key resort primarily catering to scuba enthusiasts and family groups. It has pleasant green and blue surroundings and plentiful waterfront views as well as a swimming swimmingpool and several dining areas. (NOTE: as at June 2009 the Jais Aben dive shop has closed, however and they can arrange for the dive store at Madang Resort to pick you up from the jetty at Jais Aben).

Krangket Lodge is located on the opposite side of Krangket island to the boat drop off and takes around half an hour to walk (ask someone in the village to show you the way). The 'lodge' is actually two bungalows situated away from the villages on the junction of the island. Each bungalow has three single beds. They are a pretty basic set up, however, do have water/electricity/cooking gas/cutlery/plates/cooking utensils. No food is available on the island so you need to bring it in from Madang. The bungalows have their own small private beach and look back towards Jais Arben and the mountains beyond. An experience.

Lutheran Guesthouse - K88 Located a short distance from the Madang Resort. Double rooms cost 88 Kina per day (including breakfast). Includes kitchen and laundry. Comfortable with great views from the back lawn.

The Madang Lodge - A short walk from the centre of town and is clean and comfortable. To save money, ask for the non-air-conditioned rooms which have two single beds each with a simple thin mattress on the wooden bunk and share showers and toilets.

Madang Resort Hotel - Caters to scuba divers (who seemingly don't leave the resort, except by boat) with an on-site dive shop. A little further out on the primary street are several hotels, many catering to both tourists and local business travelers.

Malolo Plantation Lodge - 14 air-conditioned rooms in a coconut plantation on the edge of the rain forest. 45mins north of Madang.

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 It is almost imfeasible to get around Madang township after 6:00pm. There are no taxis, and it is not advisable to walk around the town after dark. If you need to be somewhere else for dinner or drinks (apart from your hotel), make sure you pre-arrange a driver to take you there and pick you up. Therefore, plan to spend most evenings at your hotel / resort for dinner &/or drinks.
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 For information when you arrive: Madang Visitor and Cultural Bureau, 852-3302 .