Local Destinations
		Madang Kavieng Rabaul Walindi (Kimbe Bay) Local Liveaboards
	Hotels and Resorts
		Jais Aben Resort
	Diving in Madang
	PNG Map
	PNG Travel Tips

Located on the north coast of the main island, Madang Province comprises of lowlands, mountain ranges, spectacular coastline and a string of fascinating volcanic islands and coral atolls.

Madang Harbour is widely acknowledged as one of the prettiest harbours in the South Pacific. The reef and wreck diving available around Madang is rated as some of the best in the world.

Some of the more popular dive sites:

Planet Rock: Three kilometres offshore, a volcanic sea mount rises from great depths to within 4 metres of the surface. Reknowned for it’s variety and abundance of small and pelagic marine life.

Magic Passage: A 30 metre deep channel through the outer barrier reef schools of fish gorgonians and soft corals.

Banana Rock: Small sea mount starting at 7 metres rocky outcrops with gorgonians barrel sponges and reef fish

Le Jean Point: Coral wall with drop offs, pelagics and reef fish

The Bomber: B-25 Mitchell Bomber with guns and ammunition lies intact at 12 metres near Wongat Island.

M.V. Henry Leith:
40 metre freighter at 20 metres. Prolific soft corals.

Coral Queen: 50 metre freighter at 33 metres depth home to the flash light fish. A great night dive.

Jais Aben Resort

Jais Aben Resort is located on a peninsula 15 kilometers north of Madang. This ultimate dive hideaway is set on 22 acres of forgotten coconut plantation, capturing the true spirit of the South Seas. Presiding over numerous small islands dotted along the outer reef of Astrolabe Bay, Jais Aben is lapped by the warm, clear waters of the Bismarck Sea.

Accommodation: Comprises of 18, oceanfront units overlooking small coral beaches. All units are equipped with private bathroom, refrigerator, ceiling fans and tea and coffee making facilities.

Amenities: The restaurant serves fine, local and international cuisine. The well equipped dive shop caters for all your diving needs.

Activities: Shore and boat dives, fantastic snorkelling at your door-step, a swimming pool, boating, fishing, and nature walks. The fringing reef around the peninsula and the small island 250 metres across from Jais Aben are perfect snorkelling areas. An afternoon of golf or a visit to the colourful markets where you can purchase hand made, village artifacts and The Madang Cultural Centre allows visitors insight into Papua New Guinea's unique cultures.