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Morobe &

ProvincesPOP 1.2 MILLION / AREA 62,470 SQ KM

Includes  Why Go? ...... 84 Geographically speaking, Morobe and Madang are similar – ...... 84 both rise from azure seas off Papua ’s northern ...... 90 coast into a series of thickly forested hills towards imposing mountain ranges. Both also offer plenty of scope to grab a Wau & ...... 90 snorkel and banana boat your way to palm-lined bays and ...... 92 coral . Madang...... 92 Lae grew up hard through a notorious 1920s gold rush. North Coast In the 1940s Lae was invaded by the Japanese and bombed Highway...... 98 by the Allies. Grappling with growing pains and wrapped Simbai...... 101 in razor wire, modern Lae is now a booming economic and industrial hub – a crucible of PNG’s rapid social change. Madang, situated on a small peninsula jutting into a tranquil harbour, is far more relaxed and prettier than bus- tling Lae. Despite facing occasional raskol (bandit) issues Best Places to in modern times, Madang has retained much of its carefree Stay disposition to match its postcard vistas, easily accessed coral ¨¨Madang Lodge (p93) reefs and fascinating wreck dives.­ ¨¨Lae Travellers Inn (p85) ¨ ¨Jais Aben Resort (p98) When to Go ¨ ¨Tupira Surf Club (p99) Madang °C/°F Te mp Rainfall inches/mm 40/104 24/600 Best of Activities 30/86 ¨¨Morobe Show (p85) 16/400 20/68 ¨¨Niugini Diving Adventures 8/200 (p92) 10/50 ¨¨Tupira Surf Club (p99) 0/32 0 ¨¨Kalam Culture Festival J FDM A M J J A S O N (p101) Jun–Sep The dry Jun–Aug During Late Oct The season offers the the Lae–Finsch­ Morobe show best visibility for hafen area’s wet draws singsing divers in Madang. season there can groups from be lots of rain. around the country. t i 83 a r Morobet & Madang Provinces & Madang Provinces Highlights S Sakar

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